Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Name the four seasons in order and describe the typical weather in each.
- Name some activities and events in the four seasons.
- Describe the appearance of a tree’s leaves in each season.
- Recall that summer has the most daylight hours and winter has the least daylight hours.
- Record data about the temperature across the four seasons.
- Label a map of the UK with capital cities and seasonal weather symbols.
When working scientifically, pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Complete a pictogram and use it to answer simple questions.
- Record data about the temperature across the four seasons.
Please note that Kapow Primary Science lessons are designed to be 1 hour and 30 minutes long to reflect the requirements of a core subject.
Suggested prior learning
This is the first unit in the Kapow Primary scheme.Lessons
Y1/2 (A): Lesson 1: Wonderful weather
Y1/2 (A): Lesson 2: Seasonal activities
Y1/2 (A): Lesson 3: How do trees change?
Y1/2 (A): Lesson 4: Daylight hours
Y1/2 (A): Lesson 5: Observing over time
Y1/2 (A): Lesson 6: Weather reports
Key skills
Posing questions
- Exploring
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Key knowledge
To know:
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Key vocabulary
deciduous tree
evergreen tree
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Unit resources
Knowledge organiser: Science – Y1 Seasonal changes
A summary of the most important information for pupils. Captures the key facts and definitions from the Science 'Seasonal changes'…
Vocabulary display – Science Y1: Seasonal changes
A display version of the key vocabulary from the Seasonal changes unit.
Subject resources
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Cross-curricular opportunities
Maths: Measurement.
Geography: Human and physical geography, Locational knowledge.
English: Spoken language.
British values: Mutual respect.