Day & Night
Below is an activity about the day and night for first grade students. Good luck & enjoy!
Hi, I’m Professor Philip A. Lujan. Day and night happen because Earth is always spinning slowly, like a big ball turning around.
When our part of Earth faces the Sun, it is daytime. The Sun gives us light, so we can see, play, and go to school.
When our part of Earth turns away from the Sun, it becomes nighttime. The sky gets dark, and we may see the Moon and stars. Night is a time when many people sleep and rest.
Then Earth keeps turning, and daytime comes back again!
What is the difference between the day & the night?
Daytime is the bright part of the day when the Sun shines in the sky.
During the day, we can see the blue sky, clouds, trees, animals, and people around us. Daytime is a great time to wake up, eat breakfast, learn, play, and enjoy being outside.
The Sun gives us light and warmth, helping our world feel bright and busy.
Nighttime is the dark part of the day when the Sun is not shining where we are.
At night, the sky may look black or dark blue. We might see the Moon, stars, or clouds. Many people put on pajamas, brush their teeth, read a story, and get ready to sleep.
Nighttime is a quiet time for resting. While we sleep, our bodies and brains get ready for a brand-new day!
Day and Night Quiz
Directions: Read each question. Choose the best answer.
Circle or mark A, B, or C.
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What is daytime?
A. The bright part of the day
B. The time when everyone is asleep
C. The time when the sky is dark -
What shines in the sky during the day?
A. The Moon
B. The Sun
C. The stars -
What does the Sun give us during the day?
A. Light and warmth
B. Pajamas and stories
C. Darkness and sleep -
Which color might we see in the sky during the day?
A. Blue
B. Purple pajamas
C. Black -
What is one thing children may do during the day?
A. Eat breakfast
B. Go to sleep for the whole night
C. Look for stars in a dark sky -
What is nighttime?
A. The bright part of the day
B. The dark part of the day
C. The time when the Sun shines brightly -
What might we see in the sky at night?
A. The Moon and stars
B. A bright blue sky
C. The Sun shining -
What do many people wear when getting ready for bed?
A. Pajamas
B. A backpack
C. Sunglasses -
What is one thing people may do at night?
A. Brush their teeth
B. Eat breakfast
C. Go to school -
Why is nighttime important?
A. It is a time to rest and sleep
B. It makes the Sun brighter
C. It is the best time to see a blue sky
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