K-6 Science for the Next Generation

Lesson Plans
Seasons

Learning Objectives

  • Identify the four seasons: spring, summer, fall, and winter.
  • Recognize how weather changes in different seasons.
  • Understand how plants and animals adapt to seasonal changes.

Introduction and Hook

Begin the lesson by discussing how the weather changes throughout the year. Engage students by asking them to share their experiences with different weather conditions.

Go to the Lesson

Introduce the concept of seasons by showing a short video that highlights the four seasons and their characteristics.

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Direct Instruction

Explain the four seasons: spring, summer, fall, and winter. Discuss how each season affects weather patterns, plants, and animals.

Use images and diagrams to illustrate how the Earth's tilt and orbit around the sun cause seasonal changes.

Guided Exploration

Watch the video 'The Four Seasons – Spring' to explore the transition from winter to spring and its impact on the environment.

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Discuss with students how animals and plants adapt to changes in each season, using examples from the video.

Hands-On Activity

Have students create a seasonal collage using images from magazines or drawings that represent each season.

Encourage students to share their collages and explain how their chosen images represent the characteristics of each season.

Independent Practice

Assign the 'Describing Seasons' worksheet, where students label images and write descriptions of the four seasons.

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Check for Understanding

Conduct a class discussion to review the key concepts of each season and how weather changes throughout the year.

Use the 'Review – Weather and Seasons' assessment to evaluate students' understanding of the lesson.

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Review and Reflection

Have students reflect on their favorite season and explain why, using examples from the lesson.

Assessment and Extension

Encourage students to keep a 'Weather Diary' for a week, noting daily weather changes and seasonal characteristics.

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Conclude the unit with a quiz to test comprehension of the four seasons and their characteristics.

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