Earth's Rotation!

So I decided to add this lesson within our space unit because this was a benchmark that they were low in. I took them to the science lab (which by the way, they love! They think its some special room!!) I had a light bulb in the center of the table (the sun) and each friend had an apple (Earth) with a toothpick and a raisin stuck on it. The raisin represented where they were. We turned the lights off and they drew what they observed. They then made half a rotation and drew another observation. They did great!!! They were able to quickly determine that earths rotation causes day and night. Their exit tickets proves this!! So proud :)