Cause of Seasons Animations

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Subject:

Science and Technology

Institution Name:

SERC

Collection:

NAGT Cutting Edge (SERC)

Grade Level:

Secondary, Post-secondary

Abstract:

This site features Flash, QuickTime, and GIF animations that illustrate the cause of seasons, how seasons impact the sun's apparent path across the Earth's sky, the subsolar point, and the circle of illumination. The animations can be paused and rewound to stress important points. These resources are suitable for use in lectures, labs, or other teaching activities.

Course Type:

Learning Module

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Simulations

Media Format:

Text/HTML

Conditions of Use:

Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0