Reasons for the Seasons

Grades 4-Adult MEAP BUSTER!

Discover the reasons for the seasons in this exciting live presentation! Learn why the start of the seasons depends on your location on Earth as well as Earth's position around the Sun. Observe the Sun’s altitude and daily motion from various latitudes! Also, discover why your favorite constellations aren’t visible every night.  Could the seasons and the ever-changing sky at night be linked?  Find out in this engaging program!

Note: This intensive, live-narrated program lasts 45-50 minutes and is designed to help students visually comprehend core astronomy-related material on the MEAP exam.