Day and night

Kindergarten 5 questions

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What day and night means

You learn when the sun, moon, and stars can be seen in the sky. This helps you notice the difference between day and night in your everyday life.

What you will practise

Point to the sun in daytime pictures.
Identify the moon and stars at night.
Choose day or night from short scenes.
Match sleeping time with night.
Answer simple questions about the sky.

Before you start

You should know common things in the sky, like the sun, moon, and stars. You should also understand simple ideas such as light and dark.

Not confident yet? Work through Animals around me first.

Worked example

One question from this skill's own question bank, shown with its full working.

Question

When do we see the sun?

At night
During the day
Never
Only on Sundays

Answer: During the day

Working: The sun shines during the day.

Common mistakes to avoid

Saying the moon is seen during the day instead of at night.
Mixing up the sun with the moon in pictures.
Choosing day when the scene is dark and people are sleeping.
Forgetting that stars are usually seen at night.

Curriculum and exam alignment

Ghana GES Kindergarten syllabusSchool-based assessment

This topic normally appears in early primary science as part of simple observation about the sky and daily life. It supports school-based continuous assessment and end-of-term tests through short oral and picture questions.

Curriculum notes are a general guide to where this work normally sits. Always check the syllabus your school or examination body is currently using.

Related skills

Other My World skills in Science, at the same point in the course.

Animals around meKG

Practise day and night

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