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Sunlight hours and climate have a clear connection. Young researchers collect data about the sunrise and sunset times in an Arctic climate as well as the average temperatures. They then graph their data to make connections between the two characteristics.
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- Begin with a KWL activity to survey background knowledge of Earth's tilt and rotation
- Create a Venn diagram to compare and contrast the local climate with the Arctic climate
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- Gather necessary materials prior to implementing the activity
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