UNIVERSE

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UNIVERSE
Revolution and Seasons
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• We suggest that students keep a journal to
  record their answers.

• It is critical for students to use writing skills
  to explain their answers.

• This weeks lesson consists of three activities
  each with several parts.

• Sample answers will follow each activity.

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This weeks lessons are designed to reinforce
State Science Standard 6 V. Universe A.
Characteristics of the Universe B. Motions of
the Universe
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Part 1
rotation oceans revolution land
Circle the two words that describe earths
movements.
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Part 2
Explain why we have seasons.
1.
2.
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Part 3
Label the season of the year.
A____________ B_____________
C____________ D_____________
N
A
S
N
N
B
D
S
S
N
C
S
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Answers to Part 1
rotation The earth rotates or spins on its
axis about once every 24 hours. revolution The
earth revolves or travels around the sun once
every 365 1/4 days.
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Answers to Part 2
1. The earth has seasons because it is tilted on
its axis and receives different amounts of direct
and indirect sunlight during the year. 2. It
takes the earth one year to revolve around the
sun which also causes seasons.
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Answers to Part 3
Spring
Summer
A____________ B_____________
Autumn/Fall
Winter
C____________ D_____________
N
A
S
N
N
B
D
S
S
N
C
S