Instructional Video

What Causes the Seasons?

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'Tis the season to be ... hmmm ... why is it that Earth has seasons? Explore the variety of theories, from the atmosphere to the axis in a short, entertaining video. The interview subjects use observation, random earth science terms, and hand gestures to explain.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Invite learners to participate in debunking the theories given in the video to test their knowledge
  • Use the resource to help compare seasons and the time of year between the Northern and Southern Hemispheres
Classroom Considerations
  • Consider backing the video up with a simulation of the Earth in its yearly path around the sun
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • The interviewer gathers viewpoints from people in both hemispheres
  • Explains the correct answer, avoiding possible misinformation
Cons
  • None