Is the hottest part of the day at noon, when closest to the sun, or later in the afternoon, when the land holds in the heat? Scholars observe the temperatures over a few days as Earth rotates into sunlight and view a flat map of the world showing both sunrise and sunset with temperature variations. They consider the change from high to low within different latitudes, land versus sea, and times of day.

Concepts

the sun, air temperature, water temperature, measuring temperature

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Focus on the difference between the land and ocean variations

Classroom Considerations

• Relies on understanding of solar energy, surface temperature, and degrees Celsius
• Neither video includes sound

Pros

• Provides background reading and teaching tips
• Links to other related lessons, videos, and online interactives

Cons

• None