Global Perspectives and Local Landscapes · 6th Year · Planet Earth in Space · 3o Periodo
The Seasons
Investigate how the tilt of the Earth and its journey around the sun cause the four seasons.
NCCA Curriculum SpecificationsNCCA Primary Curriculum Geography 5th and 6th Class: Natural environments;Understand the causes of the seasons and the revolution of the Earth.
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Investigate how the tilt of the Earth and its journey around the sun cause the four seasons.
Key Questions
- Why do different parts of the world experience different seasons at the same time?
- How does the tilt of the Earth affect the amount of sunlight we receive?
- What changes occur in our local environment during each season?
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