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Winter Solstice
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Winter Solstice

Collector: Ann V.

The winter solstice is the subject of a collection of materials that has young scientists watching videos, conducting experiments, and making calculations, all to investigate the scientific concepts behind the shortest day of the year.

7th - 12th Math, Science 121 Views 8 Saves
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Concepts
winter solstice, seasonal change, the four seasons, solstice, planetary motion, the earth's orbit
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Common Core
RST.6-8.7
  • Why Seasons Make No Sense

    Instructional Video
  • The Winter Solstice

    Worksheet
  • Middle School Sampler: Science

    Lesson Plan
  • The Reasons for the Seasons

    Worksheet
  • Tilt of Earth's Axis and the Four Seasons

    Lesson Plan
  • Sands of Time

    Lesson Plan
  • Why The Full Moon is Better in Winter

    Video
  • The Solstices

    Lesson Plan
  • The Seasons

    Lesson Plan
  • Shadows, Angles, and the Seasons

    Activities & Project
  • Exploring Seasonal Shadows and Sunlight

    Lesson Plan
  • The Sun's Path

    Worksheet
  • Apparent Motion of the Sun

    Worksheet
  • Weather Watch Activity Guide: Groundhog Day

    Unit Plan

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