SUNSETS AND SHADOWS
Books in this lesson:
Twilight Comes Twice
Author: Ralph Fletcher
Illustrator: Kate Kiesler Publisher: Clarion Books Year: 1997 This book combines poetic language with beautiful paintings to show the happenings at dusk and dawn. |
Next Time You See a Sunset
Author: Emily Morgan
Publisher: NSTA Press Year: 2013 This book from the Next Time You See series provides explanations of what is really happening at sunset and encourages a sense of wonder about this daily phenomenon. |
Storytime Video
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Somewhere In the World Right Now
Author & Illustrator: Susan Schuett Narrated by Denise Camuto School Library Journal called Stacey Schuett's stunning authorial debut "a book that is perfect for sparking an interest in geography, emphasizing the amazing concept that at the same moment we are getting ready to sleep, other people are starting a new day." And in a starred review, Publishers Weekly added, "Schuett proves as nimble with words as with a paintbrush." It's a good-night wish that circles the globe. |
FCS Provided Databases
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Check out these curated resources about Day and Night from Kids InfoBits.
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Bill Nye: Earth’s Seasons
Run Time: 23 min 4 sec Bill Nye the Science Guy explores the reasons for the seasons in this episode of The Disney Channel series, featuring an interactive question-and-answer format and hands-on activities. In this episode, Bill's worldly perspective explains why the seasons are different in different parts of the world. Designed to correlate with National Science Standards, the program includes a teacher's guide filled with suggestions for extension activities and classroom experiments. |
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Seasonal Change Content Collection
Day and Night Content Collection Discovery Education has curated images, videos, and lesson plans for "seasonal change" and “day and night”. You will need a Discovery Education username and password to access these resources. See your METI for assistance if you need to set up an account. |
WGBH: Time-Lapse of a Starry Night Sky
Run Time: 0 min 18 sec
This Building Block video features a time-lapse, low angle shot of three observatories under a star-filled night sky in Cerro Tololo, Chile.
Run Time: 0 min 18 sec
This Building Block video features a time-lapse, low angle shot of three observatories under a star-filled night sky in Cerro Tololo, Chile.
Following the Sun
Run Time: 4 min 52 sec
Have you ever wondered why your shadow is longer sometimes and shorter others? It turns out it all has to do with that marvelous big ball of light in the sky; The Sun!
Run Time: 4 min 52 sec
Have you ever wondered why your shadow is longer sometimes and shorter others? It turns out it all has to do with that marvelous big ball of light in the sky; The Sun!
