Using their own shadows and the shadow of a paper child on a globe, students learn through a simulation how the sun's apparent motion can be caused by Earth's motion.
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Me and My Shadow: Tracking Earth's Motion
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Stars & Planets
All the activities in this are based on sound scientific principles that help youngsters develop scientific awareness and appreciation while studying the stars and planets.
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