Sunday, February 5, 2012

Solstices & Equinoxes


Vocabulary:
Summer Solstice 夏至
The first day of summer is June 21/22. Longest day of the year.
Winter Solstice 冬至
The first day of winter is Dec. 21/22. Shortest day of the year.
Equinoxes 昼夜平分时
Equal day and equal night.
Spring Equinox 春分
The first day of spring is March 21/22.
Autumnal Equinox 秋分
The first day of year is Sept. 22/23.

Summary:
Solstice means either of the two times of year and the longest and shortest day. There are two solstices per year, one on June 21/22, Summer Solstice; and the other on December 21/22, Winter Solstice. Summer Solstice is first day of the season of summer, the longest day of the year. It’s direct ray to the Northern Hemisphere. Winter Solstice is the first day of winter, the shortest day of season of year. Equinoxes are equal day and equal night. There tow equinoxes per year, one on March 21/22, Spring Equinox; and the other on September 22/23, Autumnal Equinox. The Spring Equinox is the first day of spring. The Autumn/Fall Equinox is the first day of autumn/fall.

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Critical thinking question

How is earth affected by movement (revolution)?

The Earth’s movement (revolution) affected many things of earth. Earth’s revolution takes about 365days or 1 year. The revolution of the earth around the sun causes four different seasons on the earth which are Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. Spring and Neap tides also because of the movement of earth.

Reflection:

What did you enjoy most about this project and why?
I most enjoy about to made the movie. Because made a movie was not so difficult that I thought before. After, the movie looks nice. I like it.

What was most challenging for you during this project and why?
The most challenging for me was to be a group leader and we help each other.

What new skills did you learn from doing this project?
I learn a litter skill about making a movie.

Is there anything that you could have done to improve any of your work?
I could improve the movie that I made, can be nicer and cool.