SLK - Sci7 - Q4 - Week 4

TILT OF THE EARTH:

LENGTH OF DAYTIME, AMOUNT OF ENERGY

& POSITION OF THE EARTH IN ITS ORBIT
for Science Grade 7
Quarter 3 / Week 4
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FOREWORD

This self-learning kit is intended for Grade 7 learners in

the Third Quarter. It discusses about how the tilting of the
earth affects the length of daytime, the amount of energy
that the earth’s surface is receiving and the position of the
earth on its obit.
This learning kit will guide the learners to understand
how different angles of incidence affect surface heating.
Therefore, get ready to learn and enjoy answering

the brain ticklers embedded in this module.
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OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the lesson, the learners will be able to:
K - Describe how earth’s tilt on its axis changes the
length of daytime.
S - Trace the amount of heat received by the earth’s
surface due to the tilting of the earth.
A - Infer the effects of length of daytime and
nighttime on seasons.
LEARNING COMPETENCY:
• the tilt of the Earth to the length of daytime
• the length of daytime to the amount of energy received
• the position of the Earth in its orbit to the height of the Sun in
the sky (S7ES-IVh-9)
Does the tilt of the

No?? Ahhm Yes earth affect the length
teacher or of daytime and
amount of heating on
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earth’s surface?
Tilting of the Earth

and its effects
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I. WHAT HAPPENED
PRE-ACTIVITIES/PRE-TEST:
BRAIN TICKLERS 1. Read the statements carefully. Choose

the letter of the correct answer.
1. Day and night are caused by _______________________.

a. The tilt of earth’s tilt c. Earth’s revolution around the Sun
b. eclipses d. Earth’s rotation on its axis
2. The path which an object follow as it revolves around the sun
a. revolution b. rotation c. orbit d. ellipse
3. The movement of earth around the sun, once every 365 days
is called _____________.
a. revolution b. rotation c. orbit d. ellipse
4. The spinning of Earth is called _____________________.
a. Revolution b. rotation c. orbit d. ellipse
5. The earth rotates on its axis about once every ____________
hours
a. 23 b. 27 c. 24 d. 28
6. An equinox occurs when _______________________.
a. Neither hemisphere is tilted toward or away from the Sun
b. The Northern hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun
c. The Northern hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun
d. Earth’s axis is parallel to the Sun’s rays
7. The position of the axis on Earth is important for which
reason?
a. Night and day c. length of a year
b. Seasons d. position in the solar system
8. When the north end of Earth’s axis is tilted toward the Sun,
what will North America experience?
a. More indirect rays and shorter days
b. More indirect rays and longer days
c. More direct rays and shorter days
d. More direct rays and longer days
9. The hemisphere tilted toward the Sun gets
__________________.
a. more indirect rays, has longer days and warmer season
b. more direct rays, has longer days and warmer season
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c. more direct rays, has shorter days and cooler season
d. more indirect rays, has longer days and cooler season
10. The Sun reaches its highest point in the Northern hemispher
during ______________.
a. June b. September c. December d. March
II. WHAT I NEED TO KNOW
BRAIN TICKLERS 2. How does the length of daytime and nighttime

affect the season?
OBJECTIVES: After performing this activity, students will be able to:
1. Interpret data about sunrise and sunset to tell when daytime

is long and when daytime is short;
2. Infer the effect of length of daytime and nighttime on
seasons;
PROCEDURE:
1. Study the table below. It shows the times of sunrise and sunset
on one day of each month.
Table 1: Sunrise and sunset in Manila on selected days of 2011

Day Sunrise Sunset Length of
daytime
Jan 22, 2011 6:25 AM 5:50 PM 11h 25m
Feb 22, 2011 6:17 AM 6:02 PM 11h 45m
Mar 22, 2011 5:59 AM 6:07 PM 12h 08m
Apr 22, 2011 5:38 AM 6:11 PM 12h 33m
May 22, 2011 5:27 AM 6:19 PM 12h 52m
Jun 22, 2011 5:28 AM 6:28 PM 13h 00m
Jul 22, 2011 5:36 AM 6:28 PM 12h 52m
Aug 22, 2011 5:43 AM 6:15 PM 12h 32m
Sep 22, 2011 5:45 AM 5:53 PM 12h 08m
Oct 22, 2011 5:49 AM 5:33 PM 11h 44m
Nov 22, 2011 6:00 AM 5:24 PM 11h 24m
Dec 22, 2011 6:16 AM 5:32 PM 11h 16m
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Q1. Compare the times of sunrise from January, 2011 to
December, 2011. What do you notice?
Q2. Compare the times of sunset during the same period. What
do you notice?
Q3. Compare the time of sunrise on June 22, 2011 with that on
December 22, 2011. On which day did the Sun rise earlier?
Q4. Compare the time of sunset on June 22, 2011 with that on
December 22, 2011. On which day did the Sun set later?
Q5. When was daytime the longest?
Q6. When was daytime the shortest?
Source: Science Learner’s Material 7
DISCUSSION
What determines the amount of daylight?

Our amount of daylight hours depends on our latitude and
how Earth orbits the sun. Earth’s axis of rotation is tilted at 23.50
from its orbital plane and always points in the same direction —
toward the North Star. As a result, the orientation of Earth’s axis to
the sun is always changing throughout the year as we revolve
around the sun. Sometimes the axis points toward the sun and
other times away from the sun.
As this orientation changes throughout the year, so does the

distribution of sunlight on Earth’s surface at any given latitude. This
tilting leads to a variation of solar energy that changes with
latitude. This causes a seasonal variation in the intensity of sunlight
reaching the surface and the number of hours of daylight. The
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variation in intensity results because the angle at which the sun’s
rays hit the Earth changes with time of year.
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EBaABwAHgAgAH9A4gB3hmSAQswLjguMS4wLjMuMZgBAKABAaoBC2d3
Similarly, the sun’s energy spreads out over differing
geographic areas when it reaches Earth’s surface. It is more
concentrated during our summer months when the sun is higher in
the sky.
https://wxguys.ssec.wisc.edu/2013/10/28/what-determines-the-amount-of-daylight/
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This spinning of Earth like a top explains our daily cycle of
night and day. The tilt of the Earth’s axis also defines the length of
daylight. Daylight hours are shortest in each hemisphere’s winter.
Between summer and winter solstice, the number of daylight hours
decreases, and the rate of decrease is larger the higher the
latitude. The fewer sunlight hours the colder the nights.
https://wxguys.ssec.wisc.edu/2013/10/28/what-determines-the-amount-of-daylight/
What happens when daytime is longer than nighttime? The
time of heating up during the day will be longer than the time of
cooling down at night. The northern hemisphere steadily warms up
and the result is summer. At the same time in the southern
hemisphere, the opposite is happening. Nights are shorter than
daytime. It is winter there.
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EwiHwefG-73uAhWCA6YKHaliAdYQ2-cCegQIABAA&oq=image+of+sun%2
BRAIN TICKLERS 3. Complete the sentences below using the

term/terms inside the box.
23.5 90 24 towards
away cold season summer winter
tilted daytime nighttime
1. The earth takes ________ hours to rotate once on its axis.

2. We have seasons because the earth’s axis is __________.
3. In summer the ________ are longer than the _______.
4. The earth’s axis is tilted at an angle of ______ degrees.
5. Direct rays means that the rays of the sun hit the ground
at _________ degrees.
6. The _____________ is the result of the Sun’s rays striking
the ground at a lower angle.
7. In December the South Pole tilts _______ the sun.
8. In June, the North Pole tilts _________ the sun
9. When the direct rays of the Sun hit the Northern
hemisphere, it will be______________ there.
10. The North Pole is tilted _________ from the Sun in
December.
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III. WHAT I HAVE LEARNED
EVALUATION/POST TEST:
BRAIN TICKLERS 4. Read the following statements and
choose the letter of the correct answer.
1. What effect does the tilting of the earth have?

a. When the earth is tilted away from the sun we
have day.
b. When the earth is tilted away from the sun we
have night.
c. It changes the angle that the sun strikes the earth
in different land areas.
d. It causes the earth to be farther away from the sun
at different times of the year.
2. When it is summer in southern hemisphere, which of

the following best describes the tilting of the earth in
the northern hemisphere?
a. towards the sun
b. away from the sun
c. towards or away from the sun
d. Neither toward or away from the moon
3. Which part of the earth experiences summer in

December and colder in June?
a. Northern hemisphere since Sun is tilted towards it
on June and December.
b. Northern hemisphere because it receives direct
rays from the Sun in December and lesser in June.
c. Southern hemisphere because it receives direct
rays from the Sun in December and lesser solar
energy in June.
d. Both southern and northern hemisphere because
they receive equal rays directed from the Sun in
December and June.
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4. What do “Direct rays” mean?
a. The rays of the sun hit the ground at 30 degrees.
b. The rays of the sun hit the ground at 60 degrees.
c. The rays of the sun hit the ground at 90 degrees.
d. The rays of the sun hit the ground at 120 degrees.
5. In the month of June which hemisphere receives

direct rays from the sun?
I. Northern hemisphere
II. Southern hemisphere
III. Northern and southern hemisphere
a. I only b. II only c. III only d. I, II and III
BRAIN TICKLERS 5. Write T if the statement is True or F if the

statement is false.
1. The earth rotates on a tilted axis and revolves around the

sun.
2. The warm season is brought on by the direct rays of the Sun.
3. Since the earth is tilted, only one hemisphere receives direct
rays at any one time.
4. When the sun’s rays strike the ground at a high angle, the
ground receives a greater amount of solar energy resulting in
greater warming.
5. The hemisphere that receives direct rays will experience cold
days.
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REFERENCES
Grade 7 Science Learner’s Module
GRADE 7 TEACHER’S GUIDE
https://www.google.com/search?q=image+of+sun%27s+direct+ra
ys&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwiHwefG-73uAhWCA6YKHaliAdYQ2-
cCegQIABAA&oq=image+of+sun%2
https://wxguys.ssec.wisc.edu/2013/10/28/what-determines-the-
amount-of-daylight/
https://wxguys.ssec.wisc.edu/2013/10/28/what-determines-the-
amount-of-daylight/
https://www.google.com/search?q=image+of+sun%27s+direct+ra
ys&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwiHwefG-
73uAhWCA6YKHaliAdYQ2cCegQIABAA&oq=image+of+sun%27s+
direct+rays&gs_lcp=
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female-teacher-standing-next-to-a-blackboa-vector-4900287
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF NEGROS ORIENTAL
SENEN PRISCILLO P. PAULIN, CESO V

Schools Division Superintendent
FAY C. LUAREZ, TM, Ed.D., Ph.D.

OIC - Assistant Schools Division Superintendent
Acting CID Chief
NILITA L. RAGAY, Ed.D.

OIC - Assistant Schools Division Superintendent
ROSELA R. ABIERA
Education Program Supervisor – (LRMDS)
ARNOLD R. JUNGCO
PSDS – Division Science Coordinator
MARICEL S. RASID
Librarian II (LRMDS)
ELMAR L. CABRERA
PDO II (LRMDS)
ARGELYN A. MAHUMOT
Writer
RAFAEL REX B. FELISILDA

Illustrator/Lay-out Artist
______________________________
ALPHA QA TEAM
LESTER C. PABALINAS
JULIET B. GANTALAO
BETA QA TEAM
LIEZEL A. AGOR
JOAN Y. BUBULI
LIELIN A. DE LA ZERNA
PETER PAUL A. PATRON
THOMAS JOGIE U. TOLEDO
DISCLAIMER
The information, activities and assessments used in this material are designed to provide
accessible learning modality to the teachers and learners of the Division of Negros Oriental. The
contents of this module are carefully researched, chosen, and evaluated to comply with the set
learning competencies. The writers and evaluator were clearly instructed to give credits to
information and illustrations used to substantiate this material. All content is subject to copyright
and may not be reproduced in any form without expressed written consent from the division.
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SYNOPSIS AND ABOUT THE AUTHOR
This self-learning kit

tackles the discussion of tilting
of the earth that resulted to
the difference of the length of
daytime and the amount of
energy that different parts if
the earth receives in a year.
It is expected for the

learners to learn and
understand that the earth is
tilted on its axis and thus
affects the angle of incidence
of sunlight to the northern and
southern hemispheres of the
earth during the time of the year. The different angles of
incidence of sunlight resulted to the difference of the
length of daytime, amount of heat that different parts of
the earth receive and seasonal changes.
Therefore, learners should read and be eager to

learn.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR

ARGELYN A. MAHUMOT, is currently teaching at of Jose B.
Cardenas Memorial High School- Main Campus, Canlaon
District I, Division of Negros Oriental. A graduate of
Bachelor of Science in Biology at Foundation University,
Dumaguete City and has also earned units in Education
in
the same university. She has earned her Master’s Degree
with specialization in Educational Management at
Philippine University-Visayas Campus, Cadiz City,
Negros Occidental.
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TILT OF THE EARTH:

LENGTH OF DAYTIME, AMOUNT OF ENERGY

This self-learning kit is intended for Grade 7 learners in

Therefore, get ready to learn and enjoy answering

Does the tilt of the

Tilting of the Earth

BRAIN TICKLERS 1. Read the statements carefully. Choose

1. Day and night are caused by _______________________.

II. WHAT I NEED TO KNOW

BRAIN TICKLERS 2. How does the length of daytime and nighttime

OBJECTIVES: After performing this activity, students will be able to:

1. Interpret data about sunrise and sunset to tell when daytime

Table 1: Sunrise and sunset in Manila on selected days of 2011

Q5. When was daytime the longest?

Q6. When was daytime the shortest?

Source: Science Learner’s Material 7

What determines the amount of daylight?

As this orientation changes throughout the year, so does the

BRAIN TICKLERS 3. Complete the sentences below using the

1. The earth takes ________ hours to rotate once on its axis.

1. What effect does the tilting of the earth have?

2. When it is summer in southern hemisphere, which of

3. Which part of the earth experiences summer in

5. In the month of June which hemisphere receives

BRAIN TICKLERS 5. Write T if the statement is True or F if the

1. The earth rotates on a tilted axis and revolves around the

Grade 7 Science Learner’s Module

GRADE 7 TEACHER’S GUIDE

SENEN PRISCILLO P. PAULIN, CESO V

FAY C. LUAREZ, TM, Ed.D., Ph.D.

NILITA L. RAGAY, Ed.D.

RAFAEL REX B. FELISILDA

This self-learning kit

It is expected for the

Therefore, learners should read and be eager to

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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