SEASONS WEBQUEST
Tilt of the Earth
The real reason for the seasons is the tilt of the Earth, which affects the angle of sunlight. Go to the websites below. Use the information you learn from the websites to explain the tilt of the Earth. You will need this information to make your "Tilt" section of the worksheet.
Earth's Tilt is the Reason for the Seasons!
Earth's Tilt and the Seasons
The Seasons and the Axis Tilt
More Reasons for the Seasons
What Causes Earth's Seasons Video
Earth's Tilt 1: Video
Season's Simulation
Years and Seasons
The real reason for the seasons is the tilt of the Earth, which affects the angle of sunlight. Go to the websites below. Use the information you learn from the websites to explain the tilt of the Earth. You will need this information to make your "Tilt" section of the worksheet.
Earth's Tilt is the Reason for the Seasons!
Earth's Tilt and the Seasons
The Seasons and the Axis Tilt
More Reasons for the Seasons
What Causes Earth's Seasons Video
Earth's Tilt 1: Video
Season's Simulation
Years and Seasons
Understanding the Seasons Through Pictures
Sun's Angle (on the right of the screen)
Solstices and Equinoxes
More information on Solstices and Equinoxes
Even more information on the Solstices and Equinoxes
Equinoxes
Solstices
Summer and Winter Solstices
Angle of Sunlight
Solstices video
More equinox and solstices info
Sun's Angle (on the right of the screen)
Solstices and Equinoxes
More information on Solstices and Equinoxes
Even more information on the Solstices and Equinoxes
Equinoxes
Solstices
Summer and Winter Solstices
Angle of Sunlight
Solstices video
More equinox and solstices info
Earth's Revolution around the Sun
As the Earth revolves around the Sun, the tilt of the Earth affects the seasons. The direction of the tilt never changes. It is always pointing towards the North Star (Polaris). Using the information from the websites, you will complete your webquest. Make sure the tilt is in the right direction for each season!
Earth’s Appearance Different Times During the Year
Seasons Interactive
Many visuals for seasons
Seasons
Equinoxes and Solstices
More info for equinoxes and solstices
As the Earth revolves around the Sun, the tilt of the Earth affects the seasons. The direction of the tilt never changes. It is always pointing towards the North Star (Polaris). Using the information from the websites, you will complete your webquest. Make sure the tilt is in the right direction for each season!
Earth’s Appearance Different Times During the Year
Seasons Interactive
Many visuals for seasons
Seasons
Equinoxes and Solstices
More info for equinoxes and solstices