Seasons are periods of similar weather. In the UK there are four seasons (spring, summer, autumn and winter).

Spring is the season that comes after winter and before summer.

Weather is what the conditions are like in a particular place at a particular time. For example, rain, wind or sun.

A rain gauge is a device for measuring how much rain has fallen.

To measure is to find out the size of something or how much of something there is.

Weather in spring

Science

Signs of spring

Signs of summer

Weather in summer

Day length in summer

In this Seasonal changes: autumn and winter unit, pupils learn how day length varies. In the Earth, Sun and Moon unit, they will build on this knowledge to learn why we have day and night

Pupils will draw upon prior exploration of seasons and weather in EYFS and their own everyday experiences. In this unit Seasonal changes: autumn and winter unit, pupils will build on this knowledge to observe changes across the four seasons and describe associated weather

This unit explores observing changes across spring and summer, including weather patterns and variations in day length. It emphasises asking questions, using simple equipment for observations, identifying and classifying, gathering data, and using observations to answer questions.

Seasonal changes: spring and summer

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

Use of equipment that may require supervision for safety, e.g. scissors in KS1, needles, paint, knives, cooking.

The weather is often different in each season.

True or false? Spring is usually the hottest season of the year.

True or false? A year can be divided into three seasons.

We look very closely and use other senses too.

What can we use to observe changes in spring?

Starter Quiz