Good morning sunshine!
In the spring we
a. move the clock forward an hour
b. move the clock backwards an hour
a. move the clock forward an hour
In the fall we
a. move the clock forward an hour
b. move the clock backwards an hour
b. move the clock backwards an hour
In the spring the weather becomes...
warmer
When we move the clock forward an hour we lose or gain an hour of sleep?
We loose an hour of sleep.
One half of the Earth is called a
hemisphere
Summertime marks the Northern Hemisphere's time to shine. It leans toward the sun, causing longer and warmer days. Meanwhile, the Southern Hemisphere is plunged into the short days of winter as it tilts away from the sun.
What does plunge mean?
to jump/dive into
_______ _____ ______ is when we move the clock forward an hour.
Daylight Saving Time
Energy used and the demand for electricity for lighting our homes is directly connected to when we go to bed and when we get up.
What does 'demand' mean?
To want or require something
When we move the clock backwards an hour we lose or gain an hour of sleep?
We gain an hour of sleep.
The northern and southern hemispheres are divided by this imaginary line.
The equator
True or False: DST gives us an extra hour so instead of 24 hours in a day, we get 25 hours!
False
What is a benefit of DST?
What is a downside of DST?
More sunshine after work, more time to be outside
heart attack, car crashes, accidents, stress/tiredness
What seasons are we in when the Earth tilts towards the sun?
Spring and Summer
What seasons are we in when the Earth tilts away from the sun?
fall and winter
Why do we participate in DST?
To give us an extra hour of sunlight after work/school.