Aphelion and Perihelion

Aphelion and Perihelion

Grade 6 · Science · 45 min

What's Included

Learning Objective

I can define aphelion and perihelion and explain how they relate to Earth's orbit.

Warm-Up Video

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Practice Questions

3 questions · Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

Define perihelion in relation to Earth's orbit around the Sun. Define aphelion in relation to Earth's orbit around the Sun.

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