Unlocking the Secrets of the Winter Solstice Unlocking the Secrets of the Winter Solstice: An Educational Journey about the Longest Night of the Year By Christina Webster, Lead ELA Tutor at The Community Classroom As the days grow shorter and the air turns chilly,...
Winter Solstice Science By Nicole Rhodes, Lead STEM Tutor The Winter Solstice is the shortest day of the entire year–meaning there is more dark than light in a 24-hour period. It is when the earth is tilted the furthest away from the sun. For us in the Northern...
What Exactly IS the Winter Solstice? What Exactly IS the Winter Solstice? (and how do I explain it to my kids?) You may have noticed that the days are getting super short lately and the night is creeping in on our days earlier and earlier. Especially if you live in...