Does the Sun Sleep?
by Martha E. H. Rustad
$8.99
Does the Sun Sleep? by Martha E.H. Rustad introduces young readers to the concept of day and night, explaining why the sun appears to “move” across the sky. With clear explanations and engaging illustrations, the book helps children understand Earth’s rotation, the phases of the moon, why the stars twinkle, and the science behind time cycles. It fosters curiosity about the natural world and encourages kids to ask questions about what they observe every day.
Here are some ways that Does the Sun Sleep? is incorporated into our literature-based homeschool curriculum:
- Interactive Read-Alouds: Conversations about personalized questions and discoveries engage children in a deeper understanding of complex concepts like solar patterns and lunar phases.
- Science and Art Integration: Following Rustad's lead, children participate in hands-on activities such as modeling the Earth's rotation and creating phase-of-the-moon flipbooks.
- Writing and Reflection Assignments: Inspired by the book's content, students compose their observations, hypotheses, and reflections.
- Observational Science Projects: Using Does the Sun Sleep? as a guide, students embark on observational studies, from charting the moon's phases to simulating eclipses.
Sku #: 2250
ISBN: 978-1467786119
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