Earth's Axis: The Reason for the Seasons
by Kirstin Udall
This lesson is a great way to highlight Earth's rotation in addition to its revolution. Students build a model Earth with an axis to understand the tilt in the Earth and how it is responsible for the seasons. In addition, students participate independently in a virtual lab on rotation and revolution.
Lesson Grade Level
6th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Tg1nPf7803CjqHgSPNPQ7sZ5TbB0dxWp/edit?u…Related Content
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