Equinox Teaching Resources :: 121

Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Journey North: Sunlight and the Seasons

For Students 9th - 10th

This student observation guide walks learners through setting up an investigation of the seasons and their causes. Students can report their actual data right there on the page.

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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Seasons

For Students 9th - 10th

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes how and why seasons occur.

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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Seasons

For Students 9th - 10th

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Learn how and why seasons occur.

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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian American Art Museum: Charles Burchfield

For Students 9th - 10th

Charles Burchfield is profiled at this site in a format that begins with a brief biographical sketch of his life. His works are then listed by appearance in the museum's database. Each work is presented in thumbnail format with brief...

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Utah Education Network

Uen: Tracking Sunrise and Sunset

For Teachers 9th - 10th

Students will collect, record, and graph the sunrise and sunset times to see how they change throughout the year.

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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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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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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Celebrating Fall: Collection

For Students Pre-K - 1st

Explore the autumn scene while learning math, literacy, and science at the same time! These fall-themed resources highlight ways to make traditional fall activities -- like visiting the apple orchard, going on nature hikes, and...

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NumberNut

Number Nut: Calendar Origins

For Students 3rd - 8th

History and mathematics merge in this lesson that explores the origin of the calendar. Learn how it all got started in this detailed lesson that includes a simple months of the year game and a more challenging time conversion game. Both...

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Institute for Dynamic Educational Advancement

Our Year

For Students 3rd - 8th

The concept of a year in time and the various kinds of year used in human timekeeping are discussed.

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Institute for Dynamic Educational Advancement

Web Exhibit: The Chinese Calendar

For Students 9th - 10th

This website gives very detailed information about all aspects of the Chinese calendar.

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Institute for Dynamic Educational Advancement

Web Exhibit: The Christian (Julian) Calendar

For Students 9th - 10th

This website gives very detailed information about all aspects of the Christian (Julian) calendar.

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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Timeline of Solar System Astronomy

For Students 9th - 10th

This site from the encyclopedia Wikipedia provides an in-depth timeline of important events in astronomy relating to the solar system are presented here. Links are also provided for additional information on related subjects.

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Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: The Seasons

For Students 3rd - 8th

Learn about the four seasons, when they occur in the northern and southern hemispheres, and why the seasons change as the Earth rotates around the Sun.

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Discovery Education

Discovery Education: Rome's Influence

For Teachers 9th - 10th

A lesson plan which has learners understanding the impact that Rome had on history, from things as diverse as city planning to our everyday vocabulary.

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University of Wisconsin

University of Wisconsin: Reasons for the Seasons

For Students 9th - 10th

A brief explanation of the Earth's rotation around the Sun and how it relates to the amount of sunlight the Earth receives, and to the seasons. Includes two questions for students to respond to.

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Curated OER

Wikipedia: Autumn

For Students 9th - 10th

This site from the encyclopedia Wikipedia describes both the Autumn, or Fall, season as well as the reason for the season. Links are provided to information about the equinox and solstice associated with the season as well as a link to...

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