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Study Jams! Seasons InteractiveStudy Jams! Seasons Interactive
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5th - 8th
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Study Jams! Seasons

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Use this during the season of teaching about the seasons! As Earth revolves around the sun, its tilt causes the weather to change. The graphics in this presentation show how Earth's position in space has an effect on the angle of insolation, which results in different temperatures. One way to use this would be to have learners view the slides as homework, take notes, test themselves with the quiz, and print out their results.

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radiation, the earth's axis, the earth's orbit, the earth's rotation

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earth's rotation, earth's revolution, earth's orbit, earth's axis, Seasons, radiation, angle of insolation, science

Pros

  • Adaptable to Next Generation Science Standards for fifth grade and middle school
  • A printable copy of slides and text can be given to students who miss an in-class presentation
  • Comes with an interactive quiz and vocabulary definitions

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