Test your understanding of the heating effect of the Sun on Earth. Use interactive models to investigate this effect as Earth rotates on its axis and orbits around the Sun. Interpret these factors to answer questions. For example, use your interpretation of the models to answer questions about the Sun's heating effect during summer and winter. 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 relate the Earth’s rotation on a tilted axis and its revolution around the Sun to seasons.
2. Students relate the changing angle of the Sun’ energy striking Earth and its passage through the atmosphere, to the heating effect on Earth.
3. Students relate the changing angle of the Sun’s energy striking Earth to Earth’s rotation on a tilted axis and its revolution around the Sun.
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
Copyright Information
Copyright
Yes
Copyright Owner
Education Services Australia
Conditions of Use
Use, Copy
Technical Information
File Size
0 bytes
File Type
application/x-rar
Software/Plug-in Requirements
Adobe Flash Player - http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/
