Curated OER
Reason for the Seasons
Learners study the seasons of the Earth. In this seasons lesson plan, students study the science of the seasons on Earth by studying the tilt and axis of the Earth's orbit. Learners read background information and four experimental...
Curated OER
Exploring the Continents Through the Arts
Students examine the continents and explore geographic components in the fifteen lessons of this unit. The location of the continents, the equator, the four major oceans, and the music, food, literature, dance, and drama from each of the...
Other
Lunar and Planetary Institute: Sky Tellers: Myths, Magic, Mysteries of Universe
Very nice website with excellent graphics depicting the change of the seasons and how the seasons are different between the northern and southern hemisphere. Also has a nice informational table of the spring and fall equinox and summer...
Science U
Science U: Reasons for the Seasons
This webpage uses diagrams and video to explain the causes of the seasons.
Read Works
Read Works: Penguin Power
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about penguins. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
NASA
Nasa Star Child: A Song for All Seasons
After listening to excerpts from four of the violin concertos from "The Four Seasons" by Italian composer and violinist, Antonio Vivaldi, decide which excerpt was meant to go with which season, and also decide where the earth would be in...
Other
World Time Zone: Countries: Territories Operating Daylight Savings Time
Use this site to find the countries and territories operating daylight savings time and when it starts and ends.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Hemispheres of the Earth
Explains the Earth's hemisphere, the climate in them, and other interesting facts.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: South America Facts
Features 20 interesting facts about South America.
Curated OER
Merriam Webster: Visual Dictionary Online: Earth's Hemispheres
Labeled diagram of the Earth's hemispheres.