How the Earth's Tilt Causes Seasons

This tutorial discusses how the Earth's tilt causes the different seasons. The tutorial supports student learning with visual representations of how the tilt of the Earth as it orbits the Sun influences the seasons in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

Resource ID#: 77019 Type: Tutorial

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Direct Link: https://www.khanacademy.org/embed_video?v=05qDIjKevJo

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Subject(s): Science

Grade Level(s): 8

Intended Audience: Students

Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Speakers/Headphones

Instructional Time: 21 Minute(s)

Keywords: seasons, equator, Earth, Sun, Earth's tilt

Instructional Component Type(s): Tutorial

Resource Collection: External Instructional Tutorials

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Seasons and Ecliptic Simulator:

Observe the orbit of the earth around the sun and its relationship to seasons
Understand the factors affecting Earth's climate
Observe the effect of Earth's tilt on the seasons

Type: Virtual Manipulative