Students usually have difficulty understanding why seasons occur on our planet. A common response is, because the earth is closer to the sun in Summer and farther away during Winter. In an effort to dispel these misconceptions, students will be engaged in an activity to help note the factors contributing to seasonal changes.
Students will soon find out that the length of daylight and the angle of the sun in the sky at noon can affect seasonal change.
OBJECTIVES
Students will be able to:
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explain what causes seasons
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explain why days are longer in the Summer and shorter in the Winter
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