6th Grade: Sunlight in the Seasons

Students will explore how direct and indirect sunlight due to the tilt of the Earth creates different temperatures in each season.

By Amplify Classroom

6th Grade

Science

Today’s Goals • Students will explore how the angle of incidence of the sun on Earth is caused by the tilt of Earth in its orbit around the sun. • Student will explore that the smaller the angle sunlight is when it hits Earth’s surface the warmer the season. • Students will explore a higher angle of incidence means sunlight is spread over a larger area, and therefore the heat is less intense. • Language Goal: Students will discuss their observations from the activity with their classmates to develop their claims. (Speaking and Listening) Duration • This Bite Sized Science Moment takes about 15–20 minutes and can be used in or outside of a Science block. It is designed to be flexibly implemented in your day! Standards • Next Generation Science Standards: SEP-2, SEP-4, SEP-5, CCC-1, CCC-2, CCC-4 See At a Glance for Materials and Prep Checklist.