Day length in summer
I can observe what happens to day length in summer.
Day length in summer
I can observe what happens to day length in summer.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- The amount of light we see during the day changes throughout the year.
- Day length is longer in the season of summer and this means that it is darker later.
- Day length can be investigated using observation skills.
- A clock can be used to help record what time it becomes dark each evening.
- The longest day, when we have the most amount of daylight, in the UK is June 21st.
Keywords
Season - Seasons are periods of similar weather. In the UK there are four seasons (spring, summer, autumn and winter).
Summer - Summer is the season after spring and before autumn.
Light - It is light during the daytime.
Day length - Day length is how long it is light for during a day. This happens between sunrise and sunset.
Time - Time tells you how long something takes to happen.
Common misconception
We have the same amount of daylight in every season.
Explanation of how day length changes throughout the year and is longer during summer. You may link back to a previous lesson: Day length in winter (in the Year 1 unit: Seasonal changes: autumn and winter).
Equipment
Watch or clock.
Licence
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