Weather and the seasons: winter
I can think like a geographer in the school grounds to notice, locate and explore signs of winter.
Weather and the seasons: winter
I can think like a geographer in the school grounds to notice, locate and explore signs of winter.
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Key learning points
- It is winter in the UK in December, January and February.
- Winter is the coldest time of the year and has the fewest hours of daylight.
- We can see signs of winter by observing the weather, plants and animals.
- We can make and compare seasonal maps of the school grounds to help us talk about changes.
Keywords
Winter - Winter is the season between autumn and spring. In the UK, we experience autumn in December, January and February.
Seasons - The seasons are four times of year that have different weather and they are spring, summer, autumn and winter.
Daylight - Daylight is the time when the natural light from the sun lights the sky.
Common misconception
It is always snowing in winter.
If conditions are right and it is cold enough then it will snow during the winter months. There are some days in winter that are mild and not cold.
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