Dear Earth Detective Answer Key

In this creative inquiry worksheet, students take on the role of an “Earth Detective” responding to letters from around the world asking about day, night, and seasons. Each short letter presents a real-world question, and learners must write thoughtful, scientific explanations using key terms like axis, rotation, and revolution. This open-ended format encourages application of knowledge, written communication, and reasoning from evidence. Students practice translating science concepts into everyday explanations, fostering both conceptual mastery and expressive clarity. The activity promotes curiosity, inquiry, and cross-cultural awareness through relatable global examples.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Science – Explaining Planetary Movements

Writing – Constructing Evidence-Based Scientific Explanations

Critical Thinking – Applying Knowledge to Real-World Scenarios

Science Literacy – Communication of Scientific Ideas

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