Why is a shadow shortest at noon?

The Sun is highest in the sky at local noon, which is not always 12:00 on a clock. The shadow sheet shows a 100 cm pole's shadow falling to 84 cm and rising again.

Why are summers warmer?

In summer the noon Sun is higher, so sunlight spreads over a smaller area. The beam diagrams on the Sun angle sheet show this.

7th Grade Seasons Worksheets

Ages 12-13 · Free previews · Print-ready PDFs

Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher

Seasons depend on how Earth is tilted as it moves around the Sun. There are 2 sheets for 7th grade here, each with an answer key. Evidence of Rotation and Revolution uses star trails and a 100 cm pole's shadow from 9 am to 5 pm, and Model Sun Angle Through the Seasons applies the noon Sun angle rules at several latitudes. Both sheets practice MS-ESS1-1.

7th Grade Science Earth and Space Seasons Clear All

Evidence of Rotation and Revolution

Grade7th Grade

TopicEarth and Space

Model Sun Angle Through the Seasons

Grade7th Grade

TopicEarth and Space

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