Seasons: Earth's orbit

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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 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. The series is also packaged as a combined learning object.
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

K to 12
Grade 6
Science
Earth and Space
Learners, Students

Copyright Information

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Education Services Australia
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