Lesson plan	Lesson plan
What to create	Lesson plan
Which subject	Physics
What topic	Seasons
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 8
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Grade/Year Level

Grade 8 (age of students is 12-13)

Academic Subject

Physics

Topic

Seasons

Duration of Lesson

30 minutes

Learning Objectives

• Identify the causes of seasonal changes on Earth
• Describe the differences between the summer and winter solstice
• Recognize the role of the Earth's tilt and orbit in seasonal changes

Materials

• Globe
• Flashlight
• Construction paper (yellow, orange, and brown)
• Scissors
• Glue

Introduction (5 minutes)

• Ask the class if they notice any changes between the weather of summer and winter
• Discuss what they know about seasons
• Introduce the learning objectives

Main Activity (20 minutes)

Part 1: Earth's Rotation and Revolution

• Explain that the Earth rotates around its axis and revolves around the Sun
• Show the globe and point out the equator
• Demonstrate how the tilt of the Earth's axis affects the amount of sunlight each hemisphere receives
• Use the flashlight to visually demonstrate how rotation and revolution cause day/night and seasonal changes

Part 2: Solstices and Equinoxes

• Explain the difference between solstices and equinoxes
• Use the globe to demonstrate the movement of the Sun during the solstices and equinoxes
• Discuss the significance of the winter and summer solstice

Part 3: Seasonal Changes on Earth

• Explain that Earth's tilt and orbit causes seasonal changes
• Provide examples of seasonal changes in different parts of the world
• Have students create seasonal trees using construction paper and glue
  • Cut out the shapes of leaves using the different colors of construction paper

Conclusion (5 minutes)

• Recap the learning objectives
• Allow time for students to ask questions or clarify any misconceptions
• Provide opportunities for further exploration or research on the topic

Assessment

• Observe students during the activity to ensure they are participating and following instructions
• Check the seasonal trees to assess if students understand the differences between the seasons
• Ask students to summarize what they learned about the causes of seasonal changes on Earth