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Why do places have different times?

Why do places have different times?

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Grades K-5

Current Events And Trending Topics

Axis, Rotation, & Time

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In this mini-lesson, students come to understand time zones and how the Earth's rotation is responsible for day and night.

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5 mins

Grades K-5

Current Events And Trending Topics

Axis, Rotation, & Time

1 review

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