K-6 Science for the Next Generation

Lesson Plans
Revolution of the Earth

Learning Objectives

  • Understand that the Earth takes 365 days to complete one revolution around the sun.
  • Recognize that the Earth's tilt and revolution around the sun cause the changing seasons.
  • Identify the characteristics of each season, including weather patterns and daylight hours.
  • Associate specific seasonal changes with visual cues in photographs.

Introduction and Hook

Begin the lesson by introducing the concept of Earth's revolution around the sun, highlighting that it takes 365 days to complete one revolution. Use engaging visuals to capture students' attention.

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Direct Instruction

Explain the Earth's tilt and how it causes the changing seasons. Use diagrams to show the Earth's position relative to the sun during each season.

Introduce the video 'Day and Night Explained in One Minute' to reinforce understanding of Earth's rotation and its impact on daily cycles.

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Guided Exploration

Engage students with the video 'Movements of the Earth – Quiz Edition' to explore Earth's movements and their effects on seasons.

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Discuss the characteristics of each season, including weather patterns and daylight hours, using photographs to associate visual cues with seasonal changes.

Hands-On Activity

Conduct a hands-on activity where students model Earth's revolution using a globe and a lamp to represent the sun. This helps visualize how Earth's tilt causes seasons.

Independent Practice

Assign the 'Earth’s Revolution' worksheet, where students draw models and label Earth's positions during different months to demonstrate understanding of Earth's orbit and seasonal changes.

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Check for Understanding

Use questioning techniques to assess students' understanding of the Earth's revolution and its impact on seasons. Encourage students to share their observations and insights.

Review and Reflection

Facilitate a class discussion to review key concepts learned about Earth's revolution and the changing seasons. Encourage students to reflect on what they found most interesting.

Assessment and Extension

Administer the 'Review – Earth and Space Patterns' assessment to evaluate students' grasp of celestial movements and the effects of the Sun on Earth.

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Encourage students to explore further by trying the quiz to test their comprehension of the Earth's revolution and seasons.

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