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Climate Zones

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The climate at the equator is hotter than the climate at the poles, but why? The lesson goes in depth, explaining how the angles of illumination relate to the heating rate at different latitudes and seasons. Scholars use a strong lamp, photovoltaic cells, and motors to experiment with the different incident angles of insolation on Earth.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Concepts
climates, climate regions, the four seasons, seasonal change, the sun, the earth, light, the equator, solstice, radiation, energy, angles, latitude and longitude, solar energy, solar radiation, photovoltaic cells, the photovoltaic system
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science
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Instructional Ideas
  • Discuss the difference in seasons based on location and ask class members who have lived in other places what differences they have observed
Classroom Considerations
  • If there are not enough photovoltaic cells, teachers can complete the experiment as a demonstration
  • Test the setup before class to ensure the motor is the correct power to demonstrate the change in energy
Pros
  • Provides many full-color photos and diagrams supporting the content
  • Includes answers to every question
Cons
  • None