Unit Plan
DOGO Media

Dogo News: Week of 6 27 16: Summer Solstice and Strawberry Moon a Perfect Day!

For Students 6th - 8th
Today, June 20, happens to be the first day of summer or summer "solstice." Derived from the Latin words "sol" for "sun" and "sisto" for "stop," it is the day when the North Pole is most inclined towards the sun. As a result, residents...
Handout
Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: Seasonal Observations: Summer

For Students 3rd - 5th
While many of us consider it summer once school is released, this season technically begins with the summer solstice - the longest day of the year - on June 21 and continues until the fall equinox in September.
Handout
Other

Lunar and Planetary Institute: Sky Tellers: Myths, Magic, Mysteries of Universe

For Students 9th - 10th
Very nice website with excellent graphics depicting the change of the seasons and how the seasons are different between the northern and southern hemisphere. Also has a nice informational table of the spring and fall equinox and summer...
Website
Other

Ancient Ohio Trail: Fort Ancient

For Students 9th - 10th
Although this is a travel site, the information and detail it contains about Fort Ancient is very scholarly. Included are short videos about the area, and several maps.
Graphic
Other

Montana State University: Spring and Fall Equinox

For Students 9th - 10th
This Montana State University site provides a simple chart on the spring and fall equinox and a description of the process.