Slide2 : Teacher Page We suggest that students keep a journal to record their answers. It is critical for students to use writing skills to explain their answers. This week’s lesson consists of three activities each with several parts. Sample answers will follow each activity.
Slide3 :
State Science Standard 6: V. Universe
A. Characteristics of the Universe
B. Motions of the Universe
This week’s lessons are designed to reinforce: Click mouse for each new screen.
Slide4 :
Part 1 Circle the two words that describe
earth’s movements. rotation
oceans
revolution
land
Slide5 :
Part 2 Explain why we have seasons. 1. 2.
Slide6 :
Part 3 Label the season of the year. N S C B D A____________ B_____________ C____________ D_____________ N S A N S N S
Slide7 : Answers to
Part 1 rotation
The earth rotates or spins on its axis
about once every 24 hours.
revolution
The earth revolves or travels around
the sun once every 365 1/4 days.
Slide8 : Answers to
Part 2 1. The earth has seasons because it is
tilted on its axis and receives different amounts of direct and indirect sunlight during the year.
2. It takes the earth one year to revolve around the sun which also causes seasons.
Slide9 : Answers to
Part 3 A____________ B_____________ C____________ D_____________ Spring Autumn/Fall Summer Winter N S C B D N S A N S N S