Winter, spring, summer, and fall—these are the four seasons. But what exactly are seasons and how are they different around the world? Watch a brief video that provides a brief introduction to the four seasons.

Concepts

the four seasons, winter, spring, summer, fall, autumn, the earth's tilt, the earth's axis, hemispheres

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Include in a solar system unit with a focus on Earth's tilt
• Compare and contrast seasons in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres and how it differs from day and night in the Western and Eastern Hemispheres

Classroom Considerations

• Serves best as an introduction to the four seasons
• Speaker talks fast, so consider pausing or replaying as necessary

Pros

• Quick and easy to show

Cons

• Only suffices as a basic introduction to the four seasons