January

High school (ages 12+)
Holidays & Celebrations

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/january

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the calendar system?First month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian calendars
2. What is the day count?31 days
3. Why do people celebrate New Year's Day on January 1?January 1 is a global holiday where people celebrate the start of a new year, reflect on the past, and set new goals.
4. How do the weather and seasons differ in January around the world?In the Northern Hemisphere, January is the coldest winter month with snow, while in the Southern Hemisphere it is the hottest summer month with sunshine.

Julian Calendar: A calendar introduced by Julius Caesar, which formed the basis for the Western calendar for centuries.
Gregorian Calendar: The internationally accepted civil calendar, a reform of the Julian calendar implemented in 1582.
Axial Tilt: The angle between an object's rotational axis and its orbital axis, causing Earth's seasons.
Solar Radiation: Energy from the sun that travels through space, influencing Earth's temperature and climate.