The distance from the sun causes the seasons, right? Review common misconceptions that interfere with scholars' understanding of how the seasons of the year occur. A video from the Good Thinking PD series offers strategies for overcoming misconceptions and for teaching how the rotation of Earth results in seasons.

Concepts

the four seasons, the earth's orbit, teaching strategies

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Hold a PD session with a vertical team to develop a common language when teaching science topics
• Have learners view the video as well to initiate discussion of common misconceptions

Classroom Considerations

• Geared toward teachers of elementary pupils but appropriate for upper levels as well

Pros

• Offers an option of closed captioning
• Presentation is easy to understand and gives helpful teaching tips

Cons

• None