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BBC

Bbc Skillswise: Measuring: Time and Date

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents facts about time and dates, how to use timetables and calculate time.
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: The Sun and the Earth

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
The students will understand the relationship between the Earth and the sun and how this relationship affects observable phenomena on Earth, such as the seasons. The activity will help students learn about these concepts and will...
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: What Will I Wear to School Today?

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Hot, cold, windy, or snowing, students need to know how to dress appropriately. In this lesson, students will learn how weather affects what they wear to school each day. Students will practice choosing the appropriate clothing by using...
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Lesson Plan
The Wonder of Science

The Wonder of Science: Ms Ess1 1: Earth Sun Moon System

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Develop and use a model of the earth-sun-moon system to describe the cyclic patterns of lunar phases, eclipses of the sun and moon, and seasons.
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Math Drills

Math Drills: Seasonal Math Worksheets

For Students K - 1st
Download these free worksheets to sharpen your math skills. These seasonal-themed math worksheets focus on topics such as patterning, mixed operations, and addition.
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Lesson Plan
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Kinesthetic Astronomy: Longer Days, Shorter Nights

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This kinesthetic activity demonstrates to students that the Earth's tilt is what is responsible for shifting light patterns and the change in seasons.
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Handout
Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: Seasonal Observations

For Students 3rd - 5th
Have you ever wondered what is going on under the snow? Why leaves change colors? How migratory birds find their way? Find the answers and check out these ideas on how to explore, discuss, or celebrate based on our four seasons!
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Handout
Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: Seasonal Observations: Winter

For Students 3rd - 5th
The shortest day of the year, or the winter solstice, marks the beginning of this season usually occurs around December 21. Bundle up because winter is a fantastic time to track animals and explore the outdoors!
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Handout
Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: Seasonal Observations: Summer

For Students 3rd - 5th
While many of us consider it summer once school is released, this season technically begins with the summer solstice - the longest day of the year - on June 21 and continues until the fall equinox in September.
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Handout
Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: Seasonal Observations: Spring

For Students 3rd - 5th
Say good-bye to cold temperatures and short days, spring is here!! Mud puddles, blossoms, songbirds are just a few things that call us outdoors during this season. Start here for some cool ideas to celebrate spring!
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Handout
Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: Seasonal Observations: Fall

For Students 3rd - 5th
Fall begins with the autumnal equinox, usually around September 22 or 23. The equinox is the time of the year when we have equal length of night and day.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Classroom Posters: Pbs Kids

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Print and post a set of 13 early childhood posters to support your young learners. From counting 1-10, to identifying feelings, to naming the days of the week, you can leverage these PBS KIDS posters at Circle Time in Centers, and to...
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: A Peep for All Seasons

For Students 9th - 10th
Support your Economics or History curriculum with this video that introduces students to Just Born, a candy manufacturer in Pennsylvania that is adapting its seasonal business model to changing times. Then, use the accompanying lesson...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Seasons on Earth and Mars

For Students 6th - 8th
Compare the seasons on Earth and Mars with NASA imagery. Use this resource to visualize how the axial tilt of a planet influences its seasons and to compare data about seasonal changes on Earth and Mars. Support materials include:...
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Lesson Plan
Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Ela Unit: Grade 1: The Year at Maple Hill Farm

For Teachers 1st
First graders learn about change over the course of a year, investigating and exploring the four seasons and what the changing seasons mean for humans and animals. They learn about animal behavior and patterns during the seasons,...
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Interactive
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Why Do We Have Seasons?

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore what causes seasons on Earth in this interactive adapted from NASA materials that features four cities at different latitudes. Use this resource to view how Earth's axial tilt causes seasons from different perspectives and to...
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Interactive
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Daily and Seasonal Weather: Interactive Lesson

For Students 3rd - 5th
Students investigate the relationship between daily weather and seasonal weather. Students will read about how weather data is collected, then interpret examples of weekly and monthly weather data to find seasonal patterns. Visual...
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Unit Plan
E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Math: Russian Toy Store: Time and Temperature: Using a Calendar and Temperature

For Students 1st - 2nd
Irina visits her grandfather Alexander in his toy store. Join them to learn more about calendars and temperatures!
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University of Utah

University of Utah: Aspire: Seasons Exercise

For Students 9th - 10th
In this activity, use seasons to determine your location. Click on the different dates to view the earth's shadow at different times of the year from the sun's position.
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Activity
University of Kentucky

University of Kentucky: Insects All Year

For Students 3rd - 8th
The University of Kentucky provides information and activities about insects for each month of the year. Projects include art and observational activities.
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Lesson Plan
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)

Smile: Models of the Earth and Moon

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This lesson plan from the Illinois Institute of Technology demonstrates the causes of; day and night, seasons, and phases of the moon.With a few items, you help the elementary student discover why these phenomena occur.
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Mn Step: Weather and Seasonal Cycles

For Teachers K - 1st
For this activity, pupils conduct ongoing observations of the weather and seasonal changes, and record them in their weather journals.
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Seasons

For Teachers 9th - 10th
For this activity, students create a small model of the Earth using a styrofoam ball and a skewer. They then explore the relationship between the Earth and the Sun (a flashlight) to understand why it is hottest at the Equator, and why we...
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Ohio State University

Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears: Common Misconceptions About Day and Night

For Students 9th - 10th
Misconceptions about the causes of seasons and day and night are common through all ages. Use the information on this site to help your students understand these concepts. Included are links to many resources and lesson plans for...