Lesson Plan

How the Amount of Solar Energy Absorbed by the Earth is Dependent Upon the Earth's Position

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Students investigate the angle of light and how it faces the earth. They conduct a series of investigations with the following two objectives. Students determine if the angle of light is a factor in the absorption of heat. They correlate the findings to the tilt of the Earth and the seasons.

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Resource Details
Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Duration
1 hr
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning