A cartoon depicting several children, the Earth, and the Sun. Speech bubbles show different explanations for seasons, some correct and some misconceptions.

Design a concept cartoon that includes illustrations of the four changing seasons, along with the Earth and the Sun. The cartoon should feature characters speaking in speech bubbles, expressing different ideas about the cause of the seasons. Some characters should represent common student misconceptions, such as: The belief that the seasons are caused by changes in the distance between the Earth and the Sun (e.g., thinking winter occurs when the Earth is farther from the Sun). The idea that the Sun becomes hotter or colder at different times of the year. Confusing the cause of “day and night” with that of “seasonal changes,” assuming they are caused by the same phenomenon. One character should provide the correct scientific explanation: “The tilt of the Earth’s axis causes the seasons.” See more