Test your understanding of how different times of year affect the amount of daylight received at different locations on Earth. Work out how the Earth’s orbit and the tilt of its axis determine day length in three different locations: Wanganui, Beijing and Singapore. For example, interpret data from a table that shows a series of dates and the amount of daylight on those dates for a given location. Analyse the day length data for the three different locations. Once you've completed all the tasks you can view and print out an assessment report. This assessment object is one in a series of three objects.
Objective
1. Students analyse data about day length by interpreting a table and/or a line graph.
2. Students explain how day length is related to the Earth's rotation on its tilted axis and its revolution around the Sun.
3. Students describe the relationship between latitude, day length (duration) and the Earth's orbit of the Sun.
Students describe how changes in daylight hours can influence the temperature in a location during a year.
Curriculum Information
Education Type
K to 12
Grade Level
Grade 7, Grade 8
Learning Area
Science
Content/Topic
Earth and Space
Intended Users
Educators, Learners, Students
Competencies
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Education Services Australia
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