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The Solstices Lesson PlanThe Solstices Lesson Plan
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6th - 9th
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Science
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2 hrs
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The Solstices

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Compare surface temperatures when the solstice occurs in the different hemispheres. Young scientists draw conclusions from their investigation of data collected using spreadsheets and a globe.

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temperature, hemispheres, solstice

Additional Tags

hemisphere, solstice, temperature, science

Classroom Considerations

  • Addresses topics from AP Environmental Science, including latitude, season, and solar intensity; these topics are available in other levels of environmental science as well

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  • Provides links to relevant lessons from the publisher
  • Includes extension activities and discussion questions

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