Reasons for the Seasons

Last week we learned about the affects of the Earth's movement around the sun. As we read, discussed and moved our bodies, we began to understand that the Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere are tipped towards the sun during opposite parts of the year. This creates the seasons. The parts of the world closest to theequator aren't affected as much by the tilt of the earth so their climate stays more constant. 

This knowledge will help us as we try to answer our essential question:


"How do the locations of continents on Earth affect the way people live?" 

You can read further with your child in "The Reason for Seasons" by, Gail Gibbons.