Science · Stage 4
Day, Night and Planets
Earth spins once a day to make day and night — and it is one of eight planets circling our star, the Sun.
✦ Science📘 Stage 4 · S4⏱ ~10 min🧒 Ages 8–9★ Free to start
I can explain that Earth's spin makes day and night, and describe the Sun and the planets of the Solar System.
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Kavi Spins Like the Earth
Kavi watches the Sun come up in the morning ☀️ and go down at night 🌙. "Here's a secret — the Sun isn't really moving around us! It's our Earth 🌍 that spins all the way around once a day. When my side faces the Sun it is day, and when it spins away it is night! And guess what — Earth is just one of eight planets that circle the Sun. Come on — let's explore the Solar System!"
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What your child will learn
1Earth spins: day turns into nightThe Earth spins all the way around once a day. The side facing the Sun has day; the side turned away has night. Tap each step and watch it go round.
2The Sun and its eight planetsAt the centre is the Sun — our star. Eight planets circle around it, from closest to farthest. Tap each one.
3Star or planet?The Sun is a star — it makes its own light. Planets do not make light; they circle the Sun. Tap the right box!
4Your turn: explain day, night and planetsThink like a scientist — guess first, then tap to check! Tap Next test for more.
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A peek inside
It is sunny daytime for Kavi, but night-time on the other side of the Earth 🌍. What makes one side day and the other side night?
Earth spins all the way around once a day. The side facing the Sun has day; the side turned away has night.
Try this at home: What makes day and night on Earth?
Ready to play and learn?
Start the free interactive lesson, or print the handout for screen-free play.
Part of Science · Stage 4 · S4 on KAVI Academy — a secular, whole-child learning platform for ages 5–12.