A FREE RESOURCE PACK FROM EDUCATIONCITY Winter Solstice
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Winter Solstice
Topical Teaching Resources
PreK6th
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Winter Solstice Topical Teaching Resources
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This pack has been created by teachers, for teachers. In it you'll find high quality teaching resources to help mark the Winter Solstice, understand its history and why it is celebrated.
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FACT SHEETS:
Pre-K ? Grade 2 Explore what the Winter Solstice is and why it is celebrated.
Grades 3-6
THINKITS:
Pre-K ? Grade 2 Discuss whether days are longer in the Summer or Winter.
Grades 3-6 Discuss why the Winter Solstice occurs at a different time of year in Australia.
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June 21st? That's summer!
Why is winter solstice called the shortest day of the year?
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