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Space AcademySeasons |
Science; Earth and Space Systems - describe, using models or simulations, how the earth’s rotation causes the cycle of day and night, and how the earth’s revolution cause the cycle of the seasons Language; Reading - understand the vocabulary and language structures appropriate for this grade level - use conventions of written materials to help them understand and use the materials Language; Writing - accurately use appropriate organizers |
A Link to Learning web-based student learning
activity www.linktolearning.com
(** to print, page orientation must be changed to LANDSCAPE)
View the following animation about seasons on Earth and complete the chart
below.
http://esminfo.prenhall.com/science/geoanimations/animations/01_EarthSun_E2.html
(be sure to click on "Show Earth Profile")
| Vernal (March) Equinox | Summer (June) Solstice | Autumnal (September) Equinox | Winter (December) Solstice | |
| Location of sun's most direct rays . |
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| Length of day in Northern Hemisphere | ||||
| Date of occurrence | ||||
| Season in the Northern Hemisphere | ||||
| Season in the Southern Hemisphere |