So, it is summer at your house, but what is the weather like for children in England, Egypt and China right now? Is it different or the same? How does the position of the Earth and movement of the Earth and sun affect the seasons? What does tilt and rotation have to do with it? What does the location of a region on the planet have to do with its weather? Join scientist, Jessica Bolson, to learn how the seasons work.

Students will discuss tilt, rotation and distance. They will also view a demonstration of just how the tilt and rotation of the Earth affects the sun’s rays on different parts of the planet. Then students can recreate the demonstration in their classroom to increase their understanding of how and why changing weather and seasons occur.