Why the Days Get Shorter in Winter and Longer in Summer

Explore how the Earth's axial tilt affects the length of days throughout the seasons.

Next Generation Science Standards · 1st Grade
1-ESS1-2Make observations at different times of year to relate the amount of daylight to the time of year.
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Why the Days Get Shorter in Winter and Longer in Summer

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