Group 1

Activity 1
Why do the seasons change?

Objective
After performing this activity, you should be able to give one reason why the seasons
change.

What to use
Figure 1
Manila paper
Marker

What to do
1. Study Figure 1 carefully. It shows the Earth at different locations along its orbit around the Sun.
Note that the axis of Earth is not perpendicular to its plane of orbit; it is tilted. The letter “N” refers
to the North Pole while “S” refers to the South Pole.

Figure 1. The drawing shows the location of the Earth at different times of the year. Note that
the axis of Earth is not vertical; it is tilted. (Not drawn to scale)
Processing Questions:

Q1. In which month is the North Pole tilted toward the Sun– in June or December?

Q2. In which month is the North Pole tilted away from the Sun– in June or December?

Q3. Look at the figure 1 again. Note that the axis of the Earth is not perpendicular to the
plane of its orbit; it is tilted from the vertical by 23.5 degrees. What is the effect of this tilt?

Group members:
 CRITERIA 5 3 1 SCORE
Content Clarity Clear and Concise: Correct but Not Clearly Incorrect or Poorly
and Accuracy Answers/explanations Stated: Organized:
were clear, concise, Answers/explanations Answers/explanations
and easy to were accurate, but were disorganized,
understand. they were not almost incorrect, or
communicated lacked clarity, leading
effectively, causing to misunderstanding.
some confusion.
Collaboration Effective Moderate Limited Collaboration:
Collaboration: Group Collaboration: While Group members fail to
members work there is some collaborate effectively,
together collaboration, with minimal
cooperatively, communication among communication and
discussing group members is limited sharing of
observations and limited, hindering the ideas or perspectives.
sharing ideas to exchange of ideas and
enhance their insights.
understanding of the
concept.
Presentation of Clear and Organized: Somewhat Clear and Unclear and
Work The group's responses Organized: The Disorganized: The
to the activity sheet presentation of the presentation of the
are presented in a work is somewhat work is unclear or
clear, organized clear and organized, disorganized, making
manner, making it but there are some it difficult to follow the
easy to understand inconsistencies or lack group's observations
their observations and of clarity in the and conclusions.
conclusions. responses.
Timeliness Punctuality: The group Slight Delay: The Significant Delay: The
adheres to the group completes and group fails to meet the
designated timeline presents the activity designated timeline,
for completing and with a minor delay presenting the activity
presenting the activity, beyond the designated after the agreed-upon
submitting their work timeline. deadline.
on time without any
delays.

TOTAL
Group 2
Activity 1
Why do the seasons change?

Objective
After performing this activity, you should be able to give one reason why the seasons
change.

What to use
Figure 1
Manila paper
Marker

What to do

2. Study Figure 2 carefully. The drawing shows how the Earth is oriented with respect to
the Sun during the month of June.

Figure 2. Where do direct rays from the Sun fall in June?

Processing Questions:

Q1. In June, which hemisphere receives direct rays from the Sun– the Northern Hemisphere or the
Southern Hemisphere?

Q2. Which hemisphere do you think experiences summer, the Northern hemisphere or the
Southern hemisphere?

Q3. Which hemisphere do you think experiences winter, the Northern hemisphere or the
Southern hemisphere?

Group members:

CRITERIA 5 3 1 SCORE
Content Clarity Clear and Concise: Correct but Not Clearly Incorrect or Poorly
and Accuracy Answers/explanations Stated: Organized:
were clear, concise, Answers/explanations Answers/explanations
and easy to were accurate, but were disorganized,
understand. they were not almost incorrect, or
communicated lacked clarity, leading
effectively, causing to misunderstanding.
some confusion.
Collaboration Effective Moderate Limited Collaboration:
Collaboration: Group Collaboration: While Group members fail to
members work there is some collaborate effectively,
together collaboration, with minimal
cooperatively, communication among communication and
discussing group members is limited sharing of
observations and limited, hindering the ideas or perspectives.
sharing ideas to exchange of ideas and
enhance their insights.
understanding of the
concept.
Presentation of Clear and Organized: Somewhat Clear and Unclear and
Work The group’s responses Organized: The Disorganized: The
to the activity sheet presentation of the presentation of the
are presented in a work is somewhat work is unclear or
clear, organized clear and organized, disorganized, making
manner, making it but there are some it difficult to follow the
easy to understand inconsistencies or lack group’s observations
their observations and of clarity in the and conclusions.
conclusions. responses.
Timeliness Punctuality: The group Slight Delay: The Significant Delay: The
adheres to the group completes and group fails to meet the
designated timeline presents the activity designated timeline,
for completing and with a minor delay presenting the activity
presenting the activity, beyond the designated after the agreed-upon
submitting their work timeline. deadline.
on time without any
delays.

TOTAL

Group 3
Activity 1
Why do the seasons change?

Objective
After performing this activity, you should be able to give one reason why the seasons
change.

What to use
Figure 1
Manila paper
Marker

What to do

3. Study Figure 3 carefully. The drawing shows how the Earth is oriented with
respect to the Sun during the month of December.

Figure 3. Where do direct rays from the Sun fall in December?

Processing Questions:
Q1. In December, which hemisphere receives direct rays from the Sun- the Northern
Hemisphere or the Southern Hemisphere?

Q2. Which hemisphere do you think experiences summer, the Northern hemisphere or the
Southern hemisphere?

Q3. Which hemisphere do you think experiences winter, the Northern hemisphere or the
Southern hemisphere?

Group members:
 CRITERIA 5 3 1 SCORE
Content Clarity Clear and Concise: Correct but Not Clearly Incorrect or Poorly
and Accuracy Answers/explanations Stated: Organized:
were clear, concise, Answers/explanations Answers/explanations
and easy to were accurate, but were disorganized,
understand. they were not almost incorrect, or
communicated lacked clarity, leading
effectively, causing to misunderstanding.
some confusion.
Collaboration Effective Moderate Limited Collaboration:
Collaboration: Group Collaboration: While Group members fail to
members work there is some collaborate effectively,
together collaboration, with minimal
cooperatively, communication among communication and
discussing group members is limited sharing of
observations and limited, hindering the ideas or perspectives.
sharing ideas to exchange of ideas and
enhance their insights.
understanding of the
concept.
Presentation of Clear and Organized: Somewhat Clear and Unclear and
Work The group’s responses Organized: The Disorganized: The
to the activity sheet presentation of the presentation of the
are presented in a work is somewhat work is unclear or
clear, organized clear and organized, disorganized, making
manner, making it but there are some it difficult to follow the
easy to understand inconsistencies or lack group’s observations
their observations and of clarity in the and conclusions.
conclusions. responses.
Timeliness Punctuality: The group Slight Delay: The Significant Delay: The
adheres to the group completes and group fails to meet the
designated timeline presents the activity designated timeline,
for completing and with a minor delay presenting the activity
presenting the activity, beyond the designated after the agreed-upon
submitting their work timeline. deadline.
on time without any
delays.

TOTAL