Explore the science of the solstice
Let's look at the STEM topics you can cover when exploring both a solstice and equinox.
Shakespeare was captivated by the magic of the solstice, delighting older children and adults alike with the characters in A Midsummer Night's Dream, and you can engage your class with the rich array of STEM topics to explore from sun, space, seasons and more.
Some big questions for your little scientists!
What if the sun rotated and the earth didn't?
What if earth wasn't on an axis?
Watch these videos of seasonal change and space and sunlight:
What's going on? Light and time
Happy Explorifying!
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