Learning objective
Knowledge
- To identify how the weather changes across the four seasons.
Success criteria
Knowledge
- I can name
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National curriculum
Science
Seasonal changes
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Cross-curricular links
Maths
Measurement
Pupils
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
As this is the first unit in Key stage 1, there is no knowledge to recap with the children. In EYFS (Reception), the pupils learnt to describe what they see, hear and feel outside so revisit this with the following task. Display the Presentation: Odd one out. Play a short sample of the three audio…
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Extended-mode explainer videos
How to extend your display to view the lesson page and preseantion mode simultaneously. Choose your operating system below to watch the video
Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Should be encouraged to create simple weather symbols instead of writing months out on card strips; should be assigned winter or summer as the typical weather in these seasons is easier to understand and remember.
Pupils working at greater depth
Could suggest and make additional pictures to add to their season mobile, e.g. conkers for autumn or ice creams for summer; should describe some of the changes that occur in each season, e.g. the weather, the trees, events and activities.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: naming the four seasons;
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Vocabulary definitions
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autumn
The season in which some trees lose their leaves.
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season
One of four parts of a year, marked by the weather conditions.
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