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Resources for Science > Astronomy > Earth Sun Moon System > Year/seasons

Understanding the Sky

http://www.windows.ucar.edu/tour/the_universe/uts/intro.html

This section of the Windows to the Universe web site provides information and images about understanding the sky including detailed information about the motion of planets, the motion of the Moon, Earth's motion, and seasons. Links at the top of each page allow users to navigate between beginner, intermediate and advanced levels.

Resource Type: Audio/Visual - Illustration, Reference Material - Nonfiction Reference, Reference Material - Nonfiction Reference, Audio/Visual - Illustration
Grade Level: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Seasons - Why Its Essential

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/07/g912/seasons.html

Though intended as a lesson designed for high school students, learners can review the basics of the seasons, the science behind the seasons, and learn some theories about Stonehenge, Medicine Wheel, and other monuments. Learners can reflect on the methods in their own culture of commemorating the passing of the seasons.

Resource Type: Instructional Material - Instructor Guide/Manual, Audio/Visual - Photograph
Grade Level: 3, 4, 5, 6

A Reason for the Season

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/activities/07/season.html

This website is part of National Geographics Xpeditions Hall and includes lesson plans and activities related to the topic of the seasons. Using images and text, this site teaches why the seasons occur here on Earth, how they affect different animals, and how ancient civilizations celebrated and explained the phenomenon of seasons. A short quiz tests people on their knowledge of the solstices and equinoxes in relation to the position of the Earth around the Sun.

Resource Type: Instructional Material - Instructor Guide/Manual
Grade Level: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6