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Climate System

Orbital Cycles (Long-term and Seasonal)

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Earth in Motion: Seasons

Earth in Motion: Seasons

This interactive activity from the Adler Planetarium explains the "reasons for the seasons." Featured is a game in which Earth must be properly placed in its orbit in order to send Max, the host, to different parts of the world during particular seasons. OER Level

3-8

Interactive

Global Weather Machine

Global Weather Machine

In this illustrated essay from NOVA Online, explore the cyclical process of weather creation and the effects of El Niño on the global weather system.

9-12

Document

Natural Climate Change in Djibouti, Africa

Natural Climate Change in Djibouti, Africa

In this video segment adapted from NOVA, animations are used to illustrate how change in the tilt of Earth's axis produces dramatic climate change over thousands of years.

3-12

Video

Seasons on Earth

Seasons on Earth

Students study satellite data and explore an example of long-term climate change to learn about the seasons, changes in climate, and the role of Earth’s tilted axis.

6-12

Lesson Plan