Seasons of the Earth
4th Grade Task Card
1. Astronomy Connections: Earth in Motion
http://www.teachersdomain.org/ext/ess05_int_seasonsgame/index.html
a. Work through the Introduction and Activities to learn about seasons
2. Activities – Xpeditions @ National Geographic
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/activities/07/season.html
a. Read through the site to learn about
● Summer solstice
● Winter solstice
● Autumnal equinox
● Vernal equinox
3. Play the Cosmic Map Game
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/activities/07/popup/cosmic.html
4. After going through all lessons you will use the Seasons Crossword puzzle to demonstrate
your understanding of terms used when discussing the Earth’s seasons.
http://www.edhelper.com/Weather16.htm
Seasons of the Earth
4th Grade Task Card
1. Astronomy Connections: Earth in Motion
http://www.teachersdomain.org/ext/ess05_int_seasonsgame/index.html
a. Work through the Introduction and Activities to learn about seasons
2. Activities – Xpeditions @ National Geographic
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/activities/07/season.html
b. Read through the site to learn about
● Summer solstice
● Winter solstice
● Autumnal equinox
● Vernal equinox
3. Play the Cosmic Map Game
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/activities/07/popup/cosmic.html
4. After going through all lessons you will use the Seasons Crossword puzzle to demonstrate
your understanding of terms used when discussing the Earth’s seasons.
http://www.edhelper.com/Weather16.htm