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 LessonLearning 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
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.
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
Check for Understanding
Conduct a class discussion to review the key concepts of each season and how weather changes throughout the year.
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.
Conclude the unit with a quiz to test comprehension of the four seasons and their characteristics.
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