Perfect summer science activity for the last day of school or last week of school!
Middle school students often have a misconception that summer has something to do with the Earth being closer to the Sun. This worksheet activity helps BUST THAT MYTH!
Includes GOOGLE SLIDES and PRINT versions!
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In this activity, students will:
- GRAPH the distance between the sun and Earth for 12 months of the year.
- ANSWER follow-up analysis questions, including a CER.
- CONCLUDE that in the Northern Hemisphere we are NOT closer to the sun in summer!
This myth-busting activity would only be effective in the Northern Hemisphere, where kids associate winter with December, January, and February!
Teacher Notes:
- Answer key included.
- Please note: this summer science activity is not editable.
- Makes a great sub plan in June!
- Related Standards: NGSS MS-ESS1-1
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