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11/1 Seasons Diagrams

11/1 Seasons Diagrams

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Science

9th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Easy

NGSS
MS-ESS1-1, MS-ESS2-1, MS-LS2-3

+6

Standards-aligned

Created by

Lisa Agostini

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7 Slides • 3 Questions

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Seasons Diagrams Practice:

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Labelling

The diagram below represents an exaggerated view of Earth revolving around the sun. Letters A, B, C, and D represent Earth's location in its orbit on the first day of each of the four seasons.

Label the date represented by each position of the earth on the diagram

Drag labels to their correct position on the image

9/23

6/21

3/21

12/21

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Label the date
represented by each
position on the earth
on the diagram:
3/21
6/21
9/23
12/21

6/21

9/23

12/21

3/21

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Draw

Base your answers to questions below on the diagram below and on your knowledge of Earth science. The diagram represents the Sun’s apparent path on the equinoxes and the longest and shortest days of the year for a location in New York State. Points X, Y, and Z represent the solar noon positions along daily Sun paths X, Y, and Z.

On the diagram below, draw one arrow in each box on path Z to indicate the Sun’s apparent direction of movement along path Z.

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Base your answers to questions below on the diagram below and on your knowledge of Earth science. The diagram represents the Sun’s apparent path on the equinoxes and the longest and shortest days of the year for a location in New York State. Points X, Y, and Z represent the solar noon positions along daily Sun paths X, Y, and Z.

State one possible date of the year represented by each apparent path of the Sun.

Path X:


Path Y:


Path Z:

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Seasons Card Sort:


  • Analyze and discuss the seasons at each position in the specific model

  • The revolution of a tilted earth around the sun causes distinct patterns. What pattern can you observe in on the four cards provided?

  • Complete the seasons card sorts in groups by placing the cards in the correct space for each diagram.

  • In the google doc click on the link for the correct google form for the station.

  • Then fill in the Code on the google form

    • CODE MUST BE ALL CAPITAL LETTERS!

  • Once you completed it you will get a code. Place the code on your paper.

  • Move to the next diagram and do the same thing.



Google doc:

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