Tilted Earth and Sun Craft
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Tilted Earth and Sun Craft" is written for 2nd Grade to 5th Grade (Ages 7-11). It also works a grade below or above: younger children can use it with an adult reading it aloud, and older ones as a quick refresher.
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Tilted Earth and sun craft for 2nd to 5th grade: a sun and a tilted Earth to color, cut and stand up, with 4 steps and 3 questions. Part of our Winter Solstice holiday activities collection.
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How do I use this resource?
Build the craft in pairs and use a flashlight as the sun. Move Earth to the other side of the sun without turning the axis to show why the seasons change.
What students will practice
- Explains to 2nd to 5th grade students why the winter solstice is the shortest day of the year and how sunlight changes.
- Practices coloring, cutting and following numbered steps to make something to keep or share.
- Made for 2nd to 5th grade, and prints on US Letter paper for a lesson, a center or home.
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FAQ
How do I use the Tilted Earth and Sun Craft?
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Build the craft in pairs and use a flashlight as the sun. Move Earth to the other side of the sun without turning the axis to show why the seasons change.
What is the Tilted Earth and Sun Craft?
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Two pages. Page 1 has a sun, an Earth with a red axis line marked N and S, and 2 stand strips that fold into triangles. Page 2 lists the supplies and 4 steps and asks 3 questions, such as Where on your craft is it winter? Where is it summer?
Can I use the Tilted Earth and Sun Craft at home and in the classroom?
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Yes. We made it for 2nd Grade to 5th Grade holiday activities, and it works the same at home or at school. Families print it for one child and keep it where they will use it every day. Teachers print a copy per student or one for the whole room, whichever the day needs.
How many 2nd Grade to 5th Grade Winter Solstice resources are there?
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4 printable resources, all free to preview. There are 30 Winter Solstice resources in all, from Preschool to 5th Grade, gathered on our Winter Solstice activities page. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.
What age are Winter Solstice resources for?
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These are written for 2nd Grade to 5th Grade students, roughly ages 7-11. Many teachers also use them a grade up for review or a grade down as an extension, so use the preview to judge the fit for a particular child.
Can I use these Winter Solstice resources for homeschool?
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Yes. Nothing here assumes a classroom of 25, so they work the same one-to-one at the kitchen table as they do in a 2nd Grade to 5th Grade classroom, a learning center, or a tutoring session.
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Resource Details
| Grade | 2nd Grade to 5th Grade |
| Subject | Resources |
| Topic | Holiday Activities |
| Pages | 2 pages |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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