Science 6: Sky Science: Seasons

Have you ever wondered why we have seasons? In this episode, Sabrina talks about the Earth's rotation and revolution and how Earth's tilt gives us seasons.

Ever wonder why we have seasons? A lot of people think it's because the Earth gets further away from the sun in winter, and closer in the summer. But, it's actually more interesting than that.

This 2-minute animated video explains what the equinox is and explains "the equilux".

Wilfred Buck, a Knowledge Keeper and science facilitator, tells us about the Turtle constellation and how the turtle shell marks the moon cycles of the year.

In this article, Wilfred Buck, researcher and Knowledge Keeper, describes the 13 moons and their names known to the Cree.

Elder Wilfred Buck, a Knowledge Keeper and science facilitator, explains how the position of the Sisikwun constellation marks the beginning of spring.

Check your understanding of how the tilt of the Earth and Earth's rotation affect our seasons.

Here is a TED video about phenology (the seasonal cycle of plants and animals) and how climate change is having ripple effects in nature.

Learn how the shape of the Earth's orbit around the Sun and the Earth's tilt on its axis affect the amount of sunlight we get in winter and summer.

Explore what causes seasons on Earth in this interactive adapted from NASA materials.

Wildfred Buck, a Knowledge Keeper and science facilitator, explains how the Cree observe the shortest day of the year.

This is a 5-minute video about how and why the stars move across the sky during the year.

This video explains the cyclical phenomena at work in the universe. Learn about the subtle changes in the sky as the Earth circles the sun.

Resources to use with your students as they explore sky science. You can bypass the sign-in by clicking an image.