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This Phenomenon Only Happens in Hawaii ... and Cuba, Nigeria, Indonesia, Peru, Sudan, Laos and…

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What do Hawaii, Nigeria, and Peru have in common? Each of these locations, plus many others, get to see the subsolar point! But, what is it? A video from a comprehensive physics playlist puts the phenomenon at the forefront by explaining how the sun comes to be directly overhead, creating a shadowless landscape.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Concepts
shadows, the equator, latitude and longitude, the earth's axis, the earth's tilt, summer solstice, winter solstice, hawaii, the sun
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Additional Tags
science
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Instructional Ideas
  • Check out the unique statue in Honolulu created for the sole purpose of observing the subsolar point
  • Feature the video in a lesson about seasons and Earth's tilt
Classroom Considerations
  • Individuals should be familiar with common geographical features such as the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • The video is impactful and features eerie images and interesting content
  • Conveys scientific explanations concisely and in student-friendly terms
Cons
  • None
Common Core
SL.9-10.2