Rotation Equation

This worksheet blends astronomy with real-world geography as students apply their knowledge of Earth’s rotation and time zones to travel-based scenarios. Learners solve practical problems involving time differences between cities such as New York, Tokyo, and Cairo, requiring them to calculate how Earth’s 15°-per-hour rotation affects time. The engaging storyline featuring “Captain Zulu” adds a fun narrative context that promotes applied understanding of global timekeeping. Through each question, students strengthen math-science integration, logical thinking, and comprehension of rotational motion. The activity connects abstract Earth science concepts with everyday experiences of time and travel.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Science – Earth’s Rotation and Time Zones

Geography – Understanding Global Time Systems

Mathematics – Applying Angular Speed to Real-World Contexts

Reading – Interpreting Informational Scenarios

This worksheet is part of our Earth’s Rotation and Revolution collection.