 The study found that misconceptions about the reasons for seasons are prevalent among students, teachers, and the public, and that textbook illustrations and explanations may reinforce these misconceptions. A Google Earth-based learning resource was developed to help students understand seasonal change through a virtual globe with weather and climate visualisations. The results of a classroom test showed that 15 out of 27 undergraduates improved their test scores after the Google Earth-based laboratory class, while five disimproved. Mean correct answers increased from the 4th of July, 10 to 6th, giving a paired t-test value of 0.21. The study concluded that using Google Earth helped students transition to a heliocentric view of the seasons. This article was authored by Declan G. DePayer, Mladen M. Dordevic, Paul Karabinoz, and others.