What If the Earth’s Axis Was Tilted by 90 Degrees?

What If the Earth’s Axis Was Tilted by 90 Degrees?


Cosmo begins his investigation by exploring how Earth’s tilt is responsible for the four seasons. When Cosmo tilts Earth’s axis to 90 degrees, he discovers firsthand the impact that this change would have on the Northern Hemisphere. Students discover how months of sunlight followed by months of darkness would impact the growth of plants, change the behaviour of animals (including people!), cause wild temperature fluctuations, and cause massive floods across the Earth. 


Topic: Daily and Seasonal Changes

Cosmorriculum: 

  • Assess ways in which daily and seasonal changes have an impact on society and the environment
  • Identify the sun as Earth’s principal source of heat and light
  • Describe changes in the amount of heat and light from the Sun that occur throughout the day and the seasons
  • Describe and compare the four seasons
  • Describe how humans prepare for and/or respond to daily and seasonal changes


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