Monday, March 11, 2013

Monday/Tuesday, 11/12 March, 2013

This is HL 16. Answers only on your own paper.


Students will be able to:-observe the tilt of Earth’s axis and determine why Sun rays hit locations at different angles in June and  December.-relate seasons to the duration and directness of sunlight.-compare seasons in the northern and southern hemispheres.-compare the intensity of seasonal changes at different latitudes.

Students began class with a formative probe entitled Summer Talk, where they chose a reason for earth's having seasons.


Students also received HL 16, which can be found at the top of this blog. 


Students watched a BrainPop video on Seasons.

Students viewed a powerpoint on seasons. You can view a similar animation by clicking on the link Seasons.
We also completed the GIZMO Summer and Winter. Use your username and password to sign in to your account. Search for the GIZMO, and then complete it. You can find the printed materials under the lesson materials table.

Students answered FCAT type questions for their exit slip.
Students also listened to a Bill Nye rendition on Seasons.
Finally, students reevaluated their position on seasons and determined which students from the probe 
they agreed with.