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Seasons: Why it's essential

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/07/g912/seasons.html

A lesson plan for grades 9–12 Science

Provider: National Geographic


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In this lesson from the National Geographic Xpeditions website, students review the basics of the seasons and design their own monuments to keep track of and commemorate the seasons. In the process, students will review their understanding of the science behind the seasons and learn some theories about monuments such as Stonehenge and Medicine Wheel.

North Carolina Curriculum Alignment

Science (2005)

Grade 9–12 — Earth/Environmental Science

  • Goal 6: The learner will acquire an understanding of the earth in the solar system and its position in the universe.
    • Objective 6.02: Analyze planetary motion and the physical laws that explain that motion:
      • Rotation.
      • Revolution.
      • Apparent diurnal motions of the stars, sun and moon.
      • Effects of the tilt of the earth's axis.
    • Objective 6.05: Evaluate astronomers' use of various technologies to extend their senses:
      • Optical telescopes.
      • Cameras.
      • Radio telescopes.
      • Spectroscope.