Seasons: the hemispheres [ESL]

Learning Material  |  Interactive Lesson


Published on 2016 April 8th

Description
Control the motion of the Earth in its orbit around the Sun. Work out how the Earth’s orbit and the tilt of its axis determine day length in the different hemispheres. For example, work out the equinoxes. This learning object is part of a series of four objects.
Objective
Students describe the Earth's rotation on a tilted axis and its revolution around the Sun.
Students relate latitude to day length.
Students relate the changing elevation of the Sun in the sky to day length.

Curriculum Information

K to 12
Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10
Science
Educators, Learners, Students

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