Seasons - Met Office Education
Added: 15 Sep 2016
Contributor:
Scoilnet
Resource type:
Simulation
A nice simple animation explaining the reason as to why we have seasons. The animation begins by explaining how we have a year - with the Earth orbiting the sun. Then, explaining how we have seasons - with the tilt of the Earth. Seasons are also be noticed by the height of the sun in the sky, this animation will illustrate how.
How it maps to the curriculum
- JC
- Science
Strand: 02. Earth and Space
Strand unit: 04. Model of Earth-Sun-Moon System
Suggestions for use: Assign students into groups to explore the driving question "How are seasons formed?" Students in one group can use this animation as a clue to their problem solving.
Key Skills:
- Communicating
- Managing Information and Thinking
- Working with Others
