Seasons in 3D
Gain an understanding of the causes of seasons by observing Earth as it orbits the Sun in three dimensions. Observe the path of the Sun across the sky on any date and from any location. Create graphs of solar intensity and day length, and use collected data to describe and explain seasonal changes.
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Gain an understanding of the causes of seasons by observing Earth as it orbits the Sun in three dimensions. Observe the path of the Sun across the sky on any date and from any location. Create graphs of solar intensity and day length, and use collected data to describe and explain seasonal changes.
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Vocabulaire: Les Saisons en 3D
Seasons3DVocabF - French Translation
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3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade Science
Guide de l'enseignant: Les Saisons en 3D
Seasons3DTG - French Translation
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3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade Science
Exploration de l’Élève: Les Saisons en 3D
Seasons3DSE - French Translation
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3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade Science
User Recommendations (5):
Autumnal Equinox 2013 was Sunday, September 22nd. This was a great Gizmo & Summer and Winter, Solar System, etc. for current Science event.
Recommended for: 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade ScienceGizmo User from Florida
provides the visual students need to comprehend the concept.
Recommended for: Earth/Space ScienceGizmo User from Missouri
Great for showing the seasons-axis influence
Recommended for: Earth/Space ScienceGizmo User from Virginia