Begin the lesson by introducing the concept of seasons, focusing on fall and winter. Discuss how these seasons are characterized by changes in weather and plant life.
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- Identify the key characteristics of fall, including cooler weather and leaves changing color.
- Recognize winter as the coldest season with many plants having no leaves or flowers.
- Compare and contrast fall and winter with spring and summer in terms of weather and plant life.
Introduction and Hook
Engage students with a short discussion on their personal experiences with fall and winter. Ask them to share what they notice about the weather and environment during these seasons.
Direct Instruction
Explain the key characteristics of fall, such as cooler weather and leaves changing color. Use visual aids to illustrate these changes.
Describe winter as the coldest season, highlighting how many plants lose their leaves and flowers. Discuss how animals adapt to the cold.
Guided Exploration
Watch the video 'The Four Seasons – Fall' to explore the transition from summer to fall, focusing on cooler temperatures and leaf color changes.
Hands-On Activity
Conduct a leaf collection activity where students gather leaves from outside and observe their colors and shapes. Discuss how these leaves change during fall.
Create a winter scene collage using cotton balls for snow and paper cutouts for trees without leaves. This helps students visualize winter landscapes.
Independent Practice
Check for Understanding
Engage students in a discussion to compare and contrast fall and winter with spring and summer. Use guiding questions to assess their understanding.
Review and Reflection
Have students reflect on what they learned about fall and winter by drawing a picture of their favorite season and explaining why they like it.
Assessment and Extension
Use the 'Review – Weather and Seasons' assessment to evaluate students' understanding of weather and seasonal changes.
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