6.SCI.9.A
Model and illustrate how the tilted Earth revolves around the Sun, causing changes in seasons.
Grade 6 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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Skills
- model (how the tilted Earth revolves around the Sun) #dok2
- illustrate (the revolution of the tilted Earth around the Sun) #dok2
- explain (how Earth's tilt and revolution cause seasonal changes) #dok3
- predict (seasonal changes based on Earth's position in orbit) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify the Earth's tilt and its orbit around the Sun. #dok1
- I can describe the path the Earth takes as it revolves around the Sun. #dok1
- I can model how the tilt of Earth affects its revolution around the Sun. #dok2
- I can illustrate Earth's revolution and how it is related to the changing seasons. #dok2
- I can explain how the tilt and revolution of Earth result in seasonal changes. #dok3
- I can predict how different positions of Earth in its orbit cause different seasons. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Earth's tilt and its revolution around the Sun work together to create the seasons.
- Modeling Earth's position and tilt helps us understand why we experience different seasons.
Essential Questions
- How does the Earth's tilt affect the seasons we experience?
- What is the relationship between Earth's revolution around the Sun and seasonal changes?
- Why is it important to model the Earth's tilt when studying seasons?
- How would seasons be different if the Earth were not tilted on its axis?
- In what ways do Earth's position and tilt throughout the year impact life on Earth?