Free 7th Grade Seasons In The Earth Lesson Plan (Science)

Topic: Seasons in the Earth

Objectives & Outcomes

Students will be able to explain how seasons occur and their effects on the environment.

Materials

• Diagrams or pictures showing the different seasons and their weather conditions
• Pen and paper for each student
• Access to the internet or a multimedia device for additional information

Warm-up

• Ask students if they know what a season is and how it differs from a climate.
• Ask students to give examples of different seasons and their weather conditions.

Direct Instruction

• Explain that the Earth's position relative to the Sun determines the seasons.
• Tell students that as the Earth orbits the Sun, it is constantly changing its position relative to the Sun. As a result, different parts of the Earth receive different amounts of sunlight over the course of the year.
• Explain that the Earth's tilt also plays a role in the seasons.
• The Earth is not a perfect sphere, but rather it is slightly tilted on its axis. This tilt causes the Sun to be at a different angle relative to the Earth at different times of the year.
• Use graphs or visuals to demonstrate these concepts.
• Ask students to fill in the different seasons based on the information you have provided.

Guided Practice

• Ask students to work in pairs to complete a worksheet on seasons.
• Include questions such as:
• What are the four seasons?
• Why do we have seasons?
• How does the Earth's tilt influence the seasons?
• How does the Earth's position relative to the Sun influence the seasons?
• What are some examples of weather extremes in different seasons?

Independent Practice

• Assign a project-based task for students to complete individually or in pairs.
• Ask students to research and create a presentation on a specific season, including information on the season's characteristics, weather patterns, and cultural significance.
• Encourage students to be creative and use their skills in communication and problem-solving to complete the task.

Closure

• End the lesson by asking students to share their presentations with the class.
• As a class, discuss the importance of seasons and how they impact human life.
• Ask students to reflect on the concept of seasons and how they have changed since the beginning of the - Ask students to reflect on the concept of seasons and how they have changed since the beginning of the