1. Homework Saturday, April 14, 2018 Play Outside Objective:
YWBAT identify the factors that determine seasons.
Drill: Why are there 24 hours in a day? Why are there 365 days in a year?
Homework
Play Outside

2. Answer
24 hours equals one Earth day, or the time it takes Earth to rotate on its axis days equals on Earth year, or the time it take Earth to revolve around the Sun.

3. Did you know…?
The shortest day of the year at northern latitudes is the winter solstice, which usually falls on December 21.

4. Today’s Activities Drill Keeping your distance
Gizmos: Seasons: Earth, Moon, and Sun
Conclusion

5. Closure Question
Every time Earth completes one _______ on its _____, a complete cycle of day and night occurs.

6. Conclusion Answer
Every time Earth completes one rotation on its axis, a complete cycle of day and night occurs.