Modeling the Seasons

Submitted by smileadmin on Thu, 11/12/2009 - 19:29

Source Institution

  • The Exploratorium

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Description

This activity provides instructions for learners to create models of the Earth and then to model a "day" on Earth as well as modeling the seasons. Parent web site about ancient observatories and Chaco Canyon (where the Chacoan and Anasazi peoples lived) gives the educator the option to add cultural and historical components to the activity.

Quick Guide

  • Preparation Time: Under 5 minutes
  • Learning Time: 45 to 60 minutes
  • Estimated materials cost: $5 - $10 per group of students
  • Age Range: Ages 11 - 14
  • Resource Types:
  • Language: English

Materials List (per group of students)

  • 150 – 200 watt light bulb (not frosted) or a flashlight
  • lamp or socket for the bulb
  • extension cord
  • room that can be made dark
  • styrofoam balls
  • large straws or funnel
  • rubber bands
  • 5.5 oz flexible plastic cups
  • scissors
  • rolls of tape
  • thumbtacks or sticky dots
  • protractors
  • rulers with centimeters
Subjects

Informal Category

  • Model Building

Subjects

  • Earth and Space Science
    • Earth, Moon and Sun
      • Days
      • Seasons
    • Solar System
      • The Sun
  • Mathematics
    • Measurement
Place and Time

Time

  • Array
Audience

To use this activity learners need to

  • see
  • read
  • touch

Learning styles supported

  • Involves teamwork and communication skills
  • Involves hands-on or lab activities
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Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:
Includes assessments for student learning:

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By

Lori Lambertson

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