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Grade
4th - 8th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
5:54
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Instructional Strategy
Flipped Classroom
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Geography - Seasons

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The axis and rotation of Earth create the perfect conditions for life as we know it. An educational video explains why Earth has seasons, why different parts are warmer or cooler than others, and what the spring and autumnal equinoxes actually mean. 

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Concepts

summer, autumn, spring, winter

Additional Tags

Seasons, winter, spring, summer, autumn, science

Instructional Ideas

  • Flip your instruction; have learners watch the video at home and come to class with notes about what they learned

Pros

  • Straightforward and easy to understand

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Lesson Plan

Seasons Around the World

Space Awareness
Why does Earth experience summer, fall, winter, and spring? Using an informative demonstration, learners see how the angle of the sun on Earth and the rotation of Earth determine the seasons. Scholars work in pairs to learn that the...
1st - 5th Science
Activity

Shadows, Angles, and the Seasons

Lake Afton Public Observatory
Shine some light on the topic of seasonal change with this collection of activities. Whether it's by measuring the change in the length of their shadows, or modeling the earth's orbit around the sun using a lamp and a globe, these...
3rd - 7th Science
CCSS: Adaptable
Workbook

Seasons Lab Book

University of California
Unlock the mystery behind seasonal change with a collection of worksheets and activities. Whether they are drawing pictures of Earth's orbit around the sun or graphing the temperature and daylight hours of different locations...
5th - 8th Science
CCSS: Adaptable
Activity

Sun and Moon Autumnal Equinox Activities

North American Montessori Center
Two hands-on activities celebrate the sun and moon autumnal equinox. First, scholars create a cairn using a shoebox, flashlight, and drawing tools to view the sun's progression. Second, learners take to the kitchen to bake mooncakes...
4th - 6th Science
Instructional Video

The Four Seasons | All About the Holidays

PBS
Winter, spring, summer, and fall—these are the four seasons. But what exactly are seasons and how are they different around the world? Watch a brief video that provides a brief introduction to the four seasons.
2 mins K - 5th Science
Handout

Eek!: Seasonal Observations: Spring

Environmental Education for Kids
Say good-bye to cold temperatures and short days, spring is here!! Mud puddles, blossoms, songbirds are just a few things that call us outdoors during this season. Start here for some cool ideas to celebrate spring!
3rd - 5th Science
Interactive

Autumn Internet Hunt

Curated OER
Which is better for a harvest party, apple juice or apple cider? Are there many black bears in your state? How soon in advance do you need to plant pumpkins in order for them to be ready by October? Find the answers to these questions...
5th - 8th Science
CCSS: Adaptable
PPT

Seasons on Earth and Mars

PBS
Winter, spring, summer, and fall—Earth experiences them all! But what about Mars? Scholars compare the planets in terms of distance, tilt, and rotation during a lesson from PBS's Space series. Great visual models of Earth and Mars, plus...
6th - 8th Science
CCSS: Adaptable
Lesson Plan

Exploring Seasonal Shadows and Sunlight

Curated OER
What can shadows tell us about the changing season? Over several months, astronomy learners record length and position of an outdoor object's shadow, such as a flagpole. They apply the data to a growing hypothesis and note the...
5th - 8th Science
Worksheet

The Reasons for the Seasons

Curated OER
Young scientists use a globe and a light to simulate the rotation of the earth and sun to show the seasons. Additionally, they simulate direct sunlight and indirect sunlight showing intensity of the sun, and answer questions based...
7th - 10th Science
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