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. Work out how the Earth’s orbit and the tilt of its axis determine day length in the different hemispheres. Examine the heating effect of the Sun. 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 a combination of four objects in the same series.
Objective
Students describe the Earth's rotation on a tilted axis and its revolution around the Sun.
Students describe why the Sun's heating effect is weakest at the poles.
Students relate the Earth's orbit combined with its tilted axis to the occurrence of seasons.
Students relate latitude and season to day length.
Students relate the changing elevation of the Sun in the sky to day length and season.
Curriculum Information
Education Type
K to 12
Grade Level
Grade 7, Grade 9
Learning Area
Content/Topic
Earth and Space
Intended Users
Learners, Students
Competencies
Copyright Information
Copyright
Yes
Copyright Owner
Education Services Australia
Conditions of Use
Use, Copy
Technical Information
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File Type
application/x-rar
Software/Plug-in Requirements
Adobe Flash Player - http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/
