Sunlight hours and climate have a clear connection. Young researchers collect data about the sunrise and sunset times in an Arctic climate as well as the average temperatures. They then graph their data to make connections between the two characteristics.

Concepts

seasonal change, the four seasons, the earth's tilt, solar radiation

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Begin with a KWL activity to survey background knowledge of Earth's tilt and rotation
• Create a Venn diagram to compare and contrast the local climate with the Arctic climate

Classroom Considerations

• Gather necessary materials prior to implementing the activity

Pros

• Includes a detailed teacher guide to help plan for instruction
• Provides extension activities

Cons

• None