A Change for Every Season

A Change for Every Season highlights how the sun affects Earth's seasons. The activity asks students to pack a suitcase for a vacation in the Southern Hemisphere. The goal of this lesson is to demonstrate that the tilt of the Earth on its axis, direct and indirect sunlight determines the seasons. The lesson will only address the portion of the standard SC.8.E.5.9 pertaining to seasons.

Resource ID#: 127847 Type: Lesson Plan

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General Information

Subject(s): Science

Grade Level(s): 8

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Interactive Whiteboard, Smart Phone/Tablet

Instructional Time: 50 Minute(s)

Keywords: seasons, Hemispheres

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan

Resource Collection: FCR-STEMLearn Earth Systems

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