Signs of winter
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe changes in winter.
Key learning points
- There are twelve months in one year
- The four seasons are winter, spring, summer and autumn.
- The season of winter occurs in December, January and February.
- Deciduous trees have no leaves or very few leaves in winter.
- Changes in winter can be described using observation skills.
Keywords
Season - Seasons are periods of similar weather. In the UK, there are four seasons (spring, summer, autumn and winter).
Winter - Winter is the coldest season of the year. It is between autumn and spring.
Deciduous - Trees that lose their leaves once a year are deciduous.
Evergreen - Trees and bushes that do not lose their leaves in winter are evergreen.
Observe - To observe is to look very closely and use other senses too.
Common misconception
It always snows in winter.
Explanation including different kinds of weather that the pupils may experience in winter.
Teacher tip
Create an interactive display by bringing in berries, fallen bare twigs, holly leaves and other seasonal items for pupils to touch, smell and observe. Task B is best completed as a walk. If this is not possible, then there are videos online that pupils can watch to observe signs of winter.
Equipment
magnifying glasses (optional)
Content guidance
Exploration of objects
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which statement is true?
Q2.Which type of weather is shown in this photograph?
Q3.Which of these is a type of weather?
Q4.The weather in autumn is often ...
Q5.Which word describes how hot or cold something is?
Q6.A thermometer can tell us how hot or cold something is. What skills are we using when we use a thermometer?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.How many months are in one year?
Q2.Which of these is a season?
Q3.True or false? The season of winter in is March, April and May.
Q4.What kind of tree does this photograph show?
Q5.What do we call trees and other plants that have leaves all year long?
Q6.Some children use their senses to describe changes in seasons. Who is describing changes in winter in the UK?
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The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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