A poem and half-sheet practices to help

students remember and master this

concept!
 Why We Have Seasons
The Earth has its seasons due to its axial tilt,
I’m not sure just why, but it’s how the planet’s built.
With regards to the sun, ignore how far or how near,
It’s the tilt of the Earth that changes seasons of the year.
When the axis points away, cold winter’s here to stay.
When it points toward the sun, it’s time for summer fun.
When neither axis points there, it’s not extreme at all.
The seasons are so nice; we call them spring and fall.
So in the north or the south, pay attention to the poles.
For where they point will tell you how to dress for outside goals.
 Name: _________________________________________________
Why We Have Seasons
The Earth has its seasons due to its ______________ __________,
I’m not sure just why, but it’s how the planet’s built.
With regards to the sun, ignore how _____ or how _______,
It’s the ________ of the Earth that changes ___________ of the year.
When the axis points ____________, cold _____________’s here to stay.
When it points ___________ the sun, it’s time for ______________ fun.
When __________________ axis points there, it’s not extreme at all.
The seasons are so nice; we call them spring and fall.
So in the north or the south, pay attention to the _____________.
For where they _________ will tell you how to dress for outside
goals.
away axial tilt far near neither point poles
seasons summer tilt toward winter
Name: ________________________________________________ VERSION 1

Fill in the season that is being experienced at each point. Assume that the North Pole is on top.

Hemisphere Point A Point B Point C Point D

North
South
D

A C

Name: ________________________________________________ VERSION 1

Fill in the season that is being experienced at each point. Assume that the North Pole is on top.

Hemisphere Point A Point B Point C Point D

North
South
D

A C

B
Name: ________________________________________________ VERSION 2

Fill in the season that is being experienced at each point. Assume that the North Pole is on top.

Hemisphere Point A Point B Point C Point D

North
South
D

A C

Name: ________________________________________________VERSION 2

Fill in the season that is being experienced at each point. Assume that the North Pole is on top.

Hemisphere Point A Point B Point C Point D

North
South
D

A
C

B
 Name: ________________________________________________ VERSION 3

Write the name of the season being experienced in the NORTHERN Hemisphere at each point.

A. _________________________

B. _______________ D. _________________________

C. _________________________

Name: ________________________________________________VERSION 3

Write the name of the season being experienced in the NORTHERN Hemisphere at each point.

A. _________________________

B. _______________ D. _________________________

C. _________________________
 Name: ________________________________________________ VERSION 4

Write the name of the season being experienced in the SOUTHERN Hemisphere at each point.

A. _________________________

B. _______________ D. _________________________

C. _________________________

Name: ________________________________________________ VERSION 4

Write the name of the season being experienced in the SOUTHERN Hemisphere at each point.

A. _________________________

B. _______________ D. _________________________

C. _________________________
 Name: ________________________________________________ VERSION 5

Write the name of the season being experienced in the NORTHERN Hemisphere at each point.

A. _________________________

B. _______________ D. _________________________

C. _________________________

Name: ________________________________________________VERSION 5

Write the name of the season being experienced in the NORTHERN Hemisphere at each point.

A. _________________________

B. _______________ D. _________________________

C. _________________________
 Name: ________________________________________________ VERSION 6

Write the name of the season being experienced in the SOUTHERN Hemisphere at each point.

A. _________________________

B. _______________ D. _________________________

C. _________________________

Name: ________________________________________________VERSION 6

Write the name of the season being experienced in the SOUTHERN Hemisphere at each point.

A. _________________________

B. _______________ D. _________________________

C. _________________________
Key:

Version 1

Hemisphere Point A Point B Point C Point D

North Winter Spring Summer Fall
South Summer Fall Winter Spring

Version 2

Hemisphere Point A Point B Point C Point D

North Summer Fall Winter Spring
South Winter Spring Summer Fall

Version 3

A) spring B) summer C) fall D) winter

Version 4

A) fall B) winter C) spring D) summer

Version 5

A) fall B) winter C) spring D) summer

Version 6

A) spring B) summer C) fall D) winter

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