So we’re learning about the earth and how it moves. I must say, I was getting a lot (two, to be exact) of blank stares as I described the earth’s movement. We looked at the globe, we tried acting out the earth rotating, and revolving, but I wasn’t sure the kids were getting it. This animation I found online really seemed to help drive the lesson home. There’s just something about an animated demonstration that really makes the lesson crystal clear.
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