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(Note: The following activity is to be performed by students individually in a sheltered space so that they can observe a fixed point overhead.)

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The stars are all over around the Earth and appear to move from east to west on paths parallel to each other. However, there is a star right in the direction of the Earth\u2019s axis. Does it appear to move?

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Procedure:

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  1. Stand and hold one hand straight up and point towards a fixed overhead point (for example, a light bulb or a ceiling fan).
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  3. Imagine that you are the Earth and rotate in an anticlockwise direction. Keep looking at the overhead point while you are rotating.
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  5. Stop after you complete a couple of rotations. Did the point / object, which was exactly overhead, appear to move?
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  7. The star right above the North Pole does not appear to move, which is why it is called the Pole Star!
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Activity 2c: Stationary Position of the Pole Star

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(Note: The following activity is to be performed by students individually in a sheltered space so that they can observe a fixed point overhead.)

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The stars are all over around the Earth and appear to move from east to west on paths parallel to each other. However, there is a star right in the direction of the Earth\u2019s axis. Does it appear to move?

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Procedure:

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    Stand and hold one hand straight up and point towards a fixed overhead point (for example, a light bulb or a ceiling fan).

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    Imagine that you are the Earth and rotate in an anticlockwise direction. Keep looking at the overhead point while you are rotating.

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    Stop after you complete a couple of rotations. Did the point / object, which was exactly overhead, appear to move?

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    The star right above the North Pole does not appear to move, which is why it is called the Pole Star!

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