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Are Southern Hemisphere Seasons More Severe?
Provided by: Khan Academy |Published on: April 27, 2021
Videos Grades 6-8, 9-12
Synopsis
- This video explains how the oceans act as a moderator to prevent more severe seasonal temperatures in the Southern Hemisphere, even though it's closer to the sun in the summer and further from the sun in the winter.
- Students will learn about the seasons, the eccentricity of Earth's orbit, the specific heat of water, and the reason why Antarctica is colder than the Arctic.
- An interactive quiz is available for students to check their understanding of the seasons.
Subjects: Earth and Space Sciences
Authors: Khan Academy
Region: Global
Languages: English
Teaching Materials
Positives
- This resource provides a detailed explanation of this topic and the interactive quiz can be linked to Google Classroom if the teacher signs up for a free account.
Additional Prerequisites
- This resource is part of a series on Earth's systems in the AP/College Environmental science course by Khan Academy.
- The resource does not require a login to view the video, but if students want to leave comments, they will need to sign up.
- Students should already be familiar with the Earth's tilt and have basic knowledge of the seasons.
Differentiation
- This resource could be used in an Earth science or environmental science course when learning about Earth's orbit or the seasons.
- The topic can relate to climate change by drawing connections to extreme weather and shifting seasons.
- The video briefly touches on the concepts of specific heat and heat capacity, which could connect this video to a chemistry, physics, or physical science course.
- Other resources related to seasons include Earth's Seasons, Earth's Rotation & Revolution, and Effect of Latitude on Climate.
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