Science Court: Seasons from Tom Snyder Productions
The fun and easy way to teach fundamental science concepts!
Science Court: Seasons is part of the Science Court series.
The Science Court series introduces core science concepts and models good scientific practice with this fun and engaging series that mixes animated courtroom drama, hands-on science activities, and humor. As each case unfolds, students examine the facts and perform hands-on experiments to help them predict the verdict. By discussing their findings in groups and as a class, students are able to articulate and comprehend challenging science topics.
In Science Court: Seasons, Heather Hancock gets a chilly reception when she takes an early summer vacation in June in Australia. The Australians are saying winter is coming. Winter in June? Heather investigates a little and finds out that Earth is actually moving away from the Sun. Convinced she's uncovered that there won't be any summer this year, Heather returns home to North America with great suspicion. She had paid Shep Sherman for outdoor synchronized swimming lessons, which can't happen if there's no summer. She wants her money back, but Shep doesn't have it. Did Shep know all along that summer wasn't coming? Is it all a big swindle? We'll find out the answers in Science Court.
Over the course of the trial, students will learn:
- About Earth's elliptical orbit around the Sun
- The difference between weather and climate
- How Earth is titled on its axis
- The cause of seasons on Earth
- How to set up experiments to:
- Illustrate relative distance
- Demonstrate the effect of tilt on how sunlight strikes Earth's surface
- Model the Earth-Sun relationship
- How to work as a team by:
- Becoming members of an interdependent group
- Listening and talking with others
- Sharing a common goal
Students are also introduced to the following terms:
- Orbit
- Ellipse
- Climate
- Weather
- Axis
- Hemisphere
MEETS STATE AND NATIONAL STANDARDS
Your students will:
- Learn and apply core concepts in science
- Gather evidence and make observations
- Use science to explain natural and physical phenomena
- Improve their ability to recall content and respond to open-ended questions
- Conduct hands-on experiments
- Work collaboratively to discuss, explain, and understand science concepts
Product Features
- Engaging, animated courtroom drama presents fundamental science concepts
- Student worksheets with short-answer questions
- Built-in time for discussion helps reinforce student learning
- Hands-on activities promote understanding of natural and physical phenomena
- Assessment Guide includes quizzes and rubric
What's Included:
A Mac/Win CD-ROM, a comprehensive Teacher's Guide with student worksheets, hands-on activities, and an Assessment Guide.
Science Court: Seasons from Tom Snyder Productions
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