Signs of autumn
I can describe changes in autumn.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- The year can be divided into four seasons, each lasting approximately three months.
- The four seasons are winter, spring, summer and autumn.
- The season of autumn happens in September, October and November.
- The leaves of some trees begin to change colour in autumn.
- We can use our skills to observe changes in autumn.
Keywords
Season - Seasons are periods of similar weather. In the UK there are four seasons (spring, summer, autumn and winter).
Autumn - Autumn is the season after summer and before winter.
Observe - To observe is to look very closely and use other senses too.
Change - If something changes it does not stay the same.
Describe - To say or write what someone or something is like.
Common misconception
Pupils associate different seasons with activities rather than physical characteristics like the weather.
Examples of how deciduous trees begin to change in autumn and how observational skills can help us to spot seasonal changes.
Equipment
None required.
Content guidance
- Exploration of objects
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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