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Winter Solstice Science | ||
| Reviewed by Diane Flynn Keith | ||
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| Resource: | Winter Solstice Science | ||
| Provider: | SciJinks: What's a Solstice | ||
| Summary: | Age Range: 8-13 (about grades 3-8, with parental supervision) The Winter Solstice will soon be here (for those in the Northern Hemisphere of planet Earth). It marks the shortest day and the longest night of the year. The winter solstice is celebrated by various cultures and religions worldwide. But what exactly is a solstice? | ||
| Description: | At this NASA-sponsored website, scientists provide an easy-to-understand explanation of the solstice complete with illustrations and photographs. This presentation includes information about: *The Equator *Earth's Axis of Rotation *Arctic Circle *Tropic of Cancer *Tropic of Capricorn *Antarctic Circle *Spring and Autumnal Equinox When you're through exploring the solstice page, use the menu to access mini-lessons and games that teach about: *Weather *Hurricanes *Clouds, Water, and Ice *Tides and Oceans *Atmosphere *Satellites and Technology *And More! Enjoy! |
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| Contributed by: | Diane Flynn Keith, ©Copyright 2012, All Rights Reserved. Diane Flynn Keith publishes the rave-reviewed ClickSchooling® daily ezine with 12,000+ subscribers. If you're ready to jump-start your homeschooling, save time and money, and have more fun learning with your children, get your FREE subscription to ClickSchooling® now at http://www.homefires.com/free.asp. | ||
| C A T E G O R I E S | |||
| Orientation: | General | ||
| Subjects: | Science, Educational Games | ||
| Teaching Methods: | Online Interactive, Drill & Practice | ||
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| Ages: | 8,9,10,11,12,13 | ||
| Grades: | 3,4,5,6,7,8 | ||
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| Web Site: | http://scijinks.nasa.gov/solstice | ||
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