
In meteorology, March 1 is considered the
first day of the spring season. But the vernal equinox on Monday, March 20 officially marks
the start of astronomical spring in the Northern Hemisphere. Make a classroom
connection to this special spot in Earth's yearly trip around the Sun with
this STEM resource.
Earth’s Seasons and the Sun: A Crossword Puzzle
Product Type: Coloring and
Puzzles, Play and Learn
Audience: Educators,
Students / Subjects: Earth
Science
Each year, Earth makes a complete trip around
the Sun! Learn about our planet’s journey and important points along its orbit.
Visit the two websites listed to find clues to solve this crossword puzzle!
SciJinks: What's a Solstice? https://scijinks.gov/solstice/
Printable
Crossword and Answer Key PDF