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This lamp will be the Sun. Be careful of any trailing wires so no one trips.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMark a spot on the wall or ceiling to represent Polaris (the North Star). You could put up a sign or sticker, so everyone knows where to face and keeps their tilt the same.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETo help the group remember when to do each season\u2019s action, place signs, pictures or floor tape around the circle showing spring, summer, autumn, and winter.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EYou could prepare some quick questions to ask during the activity, such as \u201CWhat do you notice about your shadow when you spin toward the lamp?\u201D or \u201CHow do you feel when you lean your body like the Earth\u2019s tilt?\u201D This helps keep everyone thinking and involved.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETry to keep the activity moving at a good pace to hold attention, but be ready to slow down if everyone has lots of questions or want to explore more.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003ERunning this activity\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EGather everyone together and ask if anyone knows why we have day and night on Earth.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPlace the lamp on the floor or on a low table in the center of the circle, pointing straight up toward the ceiling. Avoid shining it directly into anyone\u2019s eyes. This is our Sun!\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EHave everyone stand in a big circle around the lamp.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAsk everyone to stand tall and imagine their body is the Earth\u2019s axis \u2014 an invisible line going from their head (the North Pole) down to their feet (the South Pole).\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EHave everyone spin slowly on the spot. When their face is toward the lamp, it\u2019s daytime. When their back is to the lamp, it\u2019s nighttime. One full spin equals one whole day. Make sure everyone spins slowly and carefully to avoid getting dizzy or bumping into anyone. Stop spinning if you feel dizzy or uncomfortable. Let them spin a few times so they understand.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EExplain that Earth isn\u2019t straight up and down \u2014 it leans a little. This is called a tilt. 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