Student Application

From the snow of winter to the first flowers of spring, see our changing seasons and the patterns of life.

Learning Objectives

1. Students will realize that time is like a turning wheel; as time keeps going and as the years proceed, the seasons keep repeating.
2. Students will understand that the position of the earth in respect to the sun is responsible for the four seasons. During the winter, the earth is tilted away from the sun; consequently, the days are...
   
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Supporting Activities

1. Before viewing the video
   1. Bring some sign of the season to school (an autumn leaf, a bare twig, a flower, or a small branch with summer leaves). Ask the students to identify the sign and tell what season it represents. Take a walk outside to see all of the seasonal signs. Discuss that sometimes it i...
      
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Student Application

Some things people want. Some things people must have are called needs. Needs must be met before wants.

Learning Objectives

1. Students will understand the difference between wants and needs. A want is anything that a person does not need, but would like to have. A need is anything that a person must have to live a comfortable, healthy, and safe life.
2. Students will know about the many needs that humans require.

   1. Supporting Activities

      1. Before viewing the video
         1. Ask the following questions: What would happen if we suddenly had no more water on the earth? What if there were no more air? What if we had no more food — just televisions, computers, and toys? How do clothes help us? What if there was no place to sleep? This video is goin...
            
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Student Application

From the snow of winter to the first flowers of spring, see our changing seasons and the patterns of life.

Learning Objectives

1. Students will realize that time is like a turning wheel; as time keeps going and as the years proceed, the seasons keep repeating.
2. Students will understand that the position of the earth in respect to the sun is responsible for the four seasons. During the winter, the earth is tilted away from the sun; consequently, the days are...
   
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Supporting Activities

1. Before viewing the video
   1. Bring some sign of the season to school (an autumn leaf, a bare twig, a flower, or a small branch with summer leaves). Ask the students to identify the sign and tell what season it represents. Take a walk outside to see all of the seasonal signs. Discuss that sometimes it i...
      
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