The Earth's Seasons in 3-D--Part 1.

Eckroth, Charles A.

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Publication Date: 1993

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The Earth's Seasons in 3-D--Part 1.

Eckroth, Charles A.

Physics Teacher, v31 n7 p419-20 Oct 1993

This article describes a teaching aid made from four colored foam balls mounted on a stiff wire circle used to teach about the changing seasons and earth temperature fluctuations. The spheres represent the Earth at the solstice and equinox positions. (MVL)

Descriptors: Astronomy, Demonstrations (Educational), Earth Science, Physics, Science Activities, Science Education, Science Equipment, Science Instruction, Secondary Education, Teaching Methods, Visual Aids

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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