4th Grade: Earth's Seasons

Students will explore the tilt of the Earth at different points of its orbit around the sun.

By Amplify Classroom

4th Grade

Science

Today’s Goals • Students will explore how different seasons occur simultaneously in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. • Students will explore how the tilt of Earth remains the same as Earth orbits around the sun. • Language Goal: Students will write their observations, thoughts, and reflections while also reading instructions and questions. (Reading and Writing) Duration • This Bite Sized Science Moment takes about 15–20 minutes and can be used within a Science block or at any time. It is designed to be flexibly implemented in your day! Standards • Next Generation Science Standards: SEP-2, CCC-1 • Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills: 4.9A See At a Glance for Materials and Prep Checklist.

A single image showing snow in the winter, flowers in the spring, green grass and leaves in the summer, and orange and yellow leaves in the fall.