Seasons exploration

Research it: Each member of the group will go to the website listed below. http://astro.unl.edu/classaction/animations/coordsmotion/eclipticsimulator.html Complete the task cards in order. Every student will answer the questions from the task cards on the lab sheet in the Research it! section.

Task Card #1: Move the stick figure to anywhere in-between 25N and 35 N

Task Card #2: What does the sunlight angle look like when the Earth’s axis is pointed towards the sun (June)?

Task Card #3: What does the sunlight angle look like when the Earth’s axis is pointed away from the sun (December)?

Read it: Each member of the group will read the passage and answer the questions from the task cards on the lab sheet in the Read it! section. It is important to remember that the answers will come directly from the reading passage.

Task Card #1: In the second paragraph the word scrounging means? Stirring Offer Obtain Seek

Task Card #2: What would be another good title for this passage? The reason for the Seasons What if the Earth had no Tilt Winter is Beneficial Seasons Happen Every Four Months

Task Card #3: Why would Earth be the warmest near the equator if there were no seasons? The equator would get the most direct sunlight The equator is closest to the Sun The equator would have the most wildlife The full m0oon would always be out

Task Card #4: According to the passage, what is one benefit of winter? It allows for diverse life It keeps us cooler It keeps food fresh It controls the growth of deadly pathogens

Explore it: One member of your group will read the tasks in order. The group will be responsible for completing each of the tasks as they are being read. Each member of the group will then write their conclusions down on the lab sheet in the Explore it! section.

Task Card #1: The image above is your guide. What season do you think the northern hemisphere would be experiencing? 2. What season do you think the southern hemisphere would be experiencing?

Task Card #2: The image above is your guide. What season do you think the northern hemisphere would be experiencing? 2. What season do you think the southern hemisphere would be experiencing?

Task Card #3: Summarize why you think the Earth has different seasons. Include the words tilt, axis, direct and indirect sunlight, and revolution.

Watch it: Each member of the group will turn their device screens away from them. Every student will answer the questions from the task cards on the lab sheet in the Watch it! section.

Task Card #2: Why is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Task Card #3: What causes the Earth to have day and night?

Task Card #4: Describe the Earth’s axis and how the tilt of the Earth causes seasons.

Illustrate it: Each member of the group will draw a quick sketch on the lab sheet that shows that they understand the concept that is being taught Directions are on the next slide

Task Card #1: Illustrate a drawing on your lab sheet using the model below as a starting point. Draw the axis on each Earth and label the seasons in each hemisphere.

Write it: Each member of the group will write their conclusions down on the lab sheet in the Write it! section. Make sure you use complete sentences

Task Card #1: Why is it hotter in the summer and colder in the winter?

Task Card #2: Describe the how the daylight hours in summer differ from the daylight hours in winter.

Explain why we have different seasons on Earth Task Card #3: Explain why we have different seasons on Earth

Organize it: Each member of the group will write their conclusions down on the lab sheet in the Organize it! section. Please make sure the cards are all placed back

Task Card #1: Use the Sun and the 4 Earth pieces to create a model that demonstrates the Earth’s position in each season. Check it with your group and your teacher. Sketch the correct answer on your worksheet in the Organize it section.

Assess it: Each member of the group will write their conclusions down on the lab sheet in the Organize it! section.

Task Card #1: What season is it in the North Hemisphere in the diagram below? Fall Spring Summer Winter

Task Card #2: What season is it in the North Hemisphere in the diagram below? Fall Spring Summer Winter

Task Card #3: If the Earth suddenly stopped having seasons, what could be a possible cause? The Moon disappeared The Earth is no longer tilted The Earth’s rotation has increased The Earth moved farther away from the Sun

Task Card #4: Which two seasons have equal daylight and night time hours present in them? Summer and Winter Summer and Spring Winter and Fall Spring and Fall