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 seasons in the different hemispheres. Compare seasons at different locations on the Earth. For example, work out that when it is summer in China, it is winter in Australia. 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 the Earth's orbit combined with its tilted axis to the occurrence of seasons.
Students relate the changing elevation of the Sun in the sky to seasons.
Curriculum Information
Education Type
K to 12
Grade Level
Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10
Learning Area
Science
Content/Topic
Intended Users
Educators, Learners, Students
Competencies
Copyright Information
Copyright
Yes
Copyright Owner
Education Services Australia
Conditions of Use
Use, Copy
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application/x-rar
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Adobe Flash Player - http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/
