Modeling the Seasonal Sky Changes
This is a phenomena-based lesson where students will create a model to demonstrate the earth’s rotation during each season to investigate the change in light during the seasons. Links to resources are included!
Lesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1mQ7THmxzS0CUjRhBg5AcFR3p3PVjNjtK/edit?u…Subject Area
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