The Reasons for the Seasons:

I really like this short article because not only it gives us some facts about why we have seasons but also includes a 5E lesson. From this articles I learned that Perigee (the point in Eart... See More

I really like this short article because not only it gives us some facts about why we have seasons but also includes a 5E lesson. From this articles I learned that Perigee (the point in Earth’s orbit at which it closest to the Sun’s center) occurs in January, corresponding with the Northern Hemisphere’s winter, and the apogee (the point in Earth’s orbit at which it is farthest from the Sun’s center) occurs in June, corresponding with the Northern Hemisphere’s summer. I would use this article in a 4th grade class to introduce seasons (TEKS: 4.8(C)). I would defiantly take advantage of the 5E lesson, Explaining Seasons with Tilting Toothpicks. To demonstrate what causes the seasons using the model. Great article but I do wonder what will the author do for the last part of the 5E lesson, Evaluation. The 5E lesson described Engage, Explore, Explain, and Expand in great detail but I do wonder what would she do for the last part. I have a few suggestions that I could do to check for students understanding. Overall, great article.

Reasons for the Seasons Review

This article really helps address the misconceptions students have about the reasons for the seasons. I find the model to be engaging for students and provides an opportunity for teachers to... See More

This article really helps address the misconceptions students have about the reasons for the seasons. I find the model to be engaging for students and provides an opportunity for teachers to determine students' prior knowledge and misconceptions. This spheres and light activity provides students with an engaging visual that helps them to discover and correct their misconceptions.