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Kinesthetic Astronomy: Longer Days, Shorter Nights Lesson PlanKinesthetic Astronomy: Longer Days, Shorter Nights Lesson Plan
Publisher
California Academy of Science
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3rd - 12th
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Science
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Kinesthetic Astronomy: Longer Days, Shorter Nights

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A lamp, four globes, and some signs taped around the room are all you need to set up a solar system simulation for teaching how Earth's tilted axis creates the seasons. (Sticky dots are also needed, but not mentioned in the materials list.) Use this enlightening activity to meet fifth grade Next Generation Science Standards in conjunction with other terrific kinesthetic astronomy lessons by the same publisher.

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Concepts

the earth's axis

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Seasons, earth's axis, science

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  • Can be used when addressing Next Generation Science Standards
  • Part of a series of six kinesthetic astronomy lessons
  • Worksheet included to further demonstrate concepts

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