California Academy of Sciences: Which Way is North?

When looking for north, most people would reach for a compass.

With a little time, you can also use the sun! In this activity, students track the sun’s path across the sky to determine north, south, east, and west.

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Astronomy

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3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade

Earth’s Rotation and Revolution

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California Academy of Sciences: Which Way is North?

When looking for north, most people would reach for a compass.

With a little time, you can also use the sun! In this activity, students track the sun’s path across the sky to determine north, south, east, and west.

Attached Files