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
Activity sheets
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. Based on your answers to the previous questions, why do you think June is warmer in
the Northern Hemisphere while December is colder?

Group members:
 CRITERIA 5 3 1 SCORE
Content Clarity Answers/explanations Answers/explanations Answers/explanations
and Accuracy were clear, concise, were accurate, but were disorganized,
and easy to they were not almost incorrect, or
understand. communicated lacked clarity, leading
effectively, causing to misunderstanding.
some confusion.

Participation Everyone in the group One member doesn't Two or more members
takes part in the participate fully. don't participate fully.
activity.

Understanding Students understand Students understand Students don't

of Concept: the topic well. some parts but not understand much of
everything. the topic.

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 2
Activity Sheets
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? Which hemisphere do you think experiences winter, the Northern
hemisphere or the Southern hemisphere?

Q3. Based on your understanding of how the Earth's tilt affects the seasons, explain why
the Northern Hemisphere experiences winter while the Southern Hemisphere experiences
summer during December.

Group members:
 CRITERIA 5 3 1 SCORE
Content Clarity Answers/explanations Answers/explanations Answers/explanations
and Accuracy were clear, concise, were accurate, but were disorganized,
and easy to they were not almost incorrect, or
understand. communicated lacked clarity, leading
effectively, causing to misunderstanding.
some confusion.

Participation Everyone in the group One member doesn't Two or more members
takes part in the participate fully. don't participate fully.
activity.

Understanding Students understand Students understand Students don't

of Concept: the topic well. some parts but not understand much of
everything. the topic.

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 3
Activity sheets
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? Which hemisphere do you think experiences winter, the Northern
hemisphere or the Southern hemisphere?

Q3. Based on your understanding of how the Earth's tilt affects the seasons, explain why
the Northern Hemisphere experiences winter while the Southern Hemisphere experiences
summer during December.

Group members:
 CRITERIA 5 3 1 SCORE
Content Clarity Answers/explanations Answers/explanations Answers/explanations
and Accuracy were clear, concise, were accurate, but were disorganized,
and easy to they were not almost incorrect, or
understand. communicated lacked clarity, leading
effectively, causing to misunderstanding.
some confusion.

Participation Everyone in the group One member doesn't Two or more members
takes part in the participate fully. don't participate fully.
activity.

Understanding Students understand Students understand Students don't

of Concept: the topic well. some parts but not understand much of
everything. the topic.

TOTAL