Seasons

Learning Objectives Calculate the percentage of a year represented by each season. Determine and simplify ratios comparing daylight hours to nighttime hours in different seasons. Use integers to represent and calculate temperature changes between seasons. Analyze seasonal data to find averages and ranges of temperature or daylight. Apply algebraic expressions to model simple linear changes in seasonal data, such as daylight hours. Convert between different units of time (days, weeks, months) when analyzing seasonal durations. Have you ever noticed how the weather changes throughout the year, or how the days get longer and shorter? ☀️❄️ What mathematical patterns do you think are hidden in these seasonal shifts? In this lesson, we'll explore the mathematics behind the s...

TermDefinitionExample Seasonal DurationThe length of time each of the four main seasons (Spring, Summer, Autumn/Fall, Winter) lasts, typically measured in days or months.Summer in the Northern Hemisphere typically lasts about 93 days, from late June to late September. Daylight HoursThe number of hours of sunlight a location receives in a 24-hour day, which varies significantly with the seasons.On the Summer Solstice, a city might have 15 hours of daylight, while on the Winter Solstice, it might have only 9 hours. Temperature RangeThe difference between the highest and lowest temperatures recorded over a specific period, often used to describe seasonal temperature variations.If the highest summer temperature is 30°C and the lowest winter temperature is -5°C, the annual temperature range is...

Percentage Calculation $$ \text{Percentage} = \left( \frac{\text{Part}}{\text{Whole}} \right) \times 100\% $$ Use this to find what portion of a whole (like a year) a specific part (like a season's duration) represents, expressed as a percentage. Ratio Representation $$ a:b \quad \text{or} \quad \frac{a}{b} $$ Use this to compare two quantities, such as daylight hours to nighttime hours. Ratios should often be simplified to their simplest form. Temperature Change (Integers) $$ \text{Change} = \text{Final Temperature} - \text{Initial Temperature} $$ Use this to calculate the difference in temperature between two points in time or two seasons. Remember to use integer rules for positive and negative numbers. Average Calculation $$ \text{Average} = \frac{\text...