Are Southern Hemisphere Seasons More Severe?

• 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.
  

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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