Welcome to our In the Know topic for January, When is Earth closest to the Sun?You may wish to take a look at other grade spans and recommend articles to students that are below or above their grade’s reading level.
Grades K-1 examine how Earth’s tilt causes the seasons, not its distance from the Sun. A Spanish translation to the article may be found here.
Additionally, Grades K-1 students will learn about where maple syrup comes from. A Spanish translation of the article may be found here.
Grades 2-3 explore Earth’s orbit and axial tilt. A Spanish translation to the article may be found here.
Grades 4-5 investigate how Earth’s axial tilt causes seasons. A Spanish translation to the article may be found here.
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