LEARN NC

K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

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.

Additional related resources

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Resources on the web

Seasons: Why it's essential
In this lesson, students review the basics of the seasons and design their own monuments to keep track of and commemorate the seasons. In the process, students review their understanding of the science behind the seasons and learn some theories about monuments... (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science)
Provided by: National Geographic
The four seasons
This purpose of this Science NetLinks lesson is to dispel common misconceptions and help students understand that the tilt of the earth's axis causes seasons. After reading about the topic, students observe a demonstration of tilt. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6 and 9–12 Science)
Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science
Foucault's pendulum
In this Science NetLinks lesson, students will explore the About Foucault Pendulums website from the California Academy of Sciences. There, they will learn how the scientist Jean Foucault was able to prove that the earth rotates by building... (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science)
Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science