6th Grade Leap Year Interactive Videos

Explore the reasons behind leap years and the unique traditions associated with leap day, focusing on calendar systems and leap year calculations. Understand the key features of these systems as well as the mathematical and historical context of leap year rules. Enhance learning outcomes by making connections between calendar concepts and cultural practices, and develop skills in analyzing and interpreting calendar mechanics.

Understand the occurrence of February 29 and its role in preserving the accuracy of the calendar. Examine the principles underlying leap years and their connection to solar year adjustments.

Examine the effects of natural disasters, cultural practices, and international relations. Gain an understanding of the repercussions and drivers behind global and cultural interactions.

Understand the role of leap years in calendar systems and the historical developments that led to their inclusion. Discover how various calendars incorporate leap years to stay synchronized with solar and lunar cycles.