Think about the seasons. What causes them? Use your prior knowledge and experiences to answer. There is no right or wrong answer-- just share what you think!
Take a look at the interactive below or click this link to access the interactive webpage https://sepup.lawrencehallofscience.org/space-unit-a-year-viewed-from-space/
Be sure to note the definition for equator and latitude, and observe the locations of Chicago, Anchorage, Quito, and Melbourne. Click "Continue to Interactive" when you are ready to proceed.
Use the simulation to find the temperature in Fahrenheit (F) with 23.5 degree tilt to complete this table:
March June September December
Anchorage
Chicago
Quito
Melbourne
What are some patterns you notice from your data in #2?
Now we are going to change the simulation so that the Earth is not tilted.
Use the simulation to find the temperature in Fahrenheit (F) with 0 degree tilt to complete this table:
March June September December
Anchorage
Chicago
Quito
Melbourne
What are some patterns you notice from your data in #3?
