Seasonal changes
Exploring how seasonal changes affect trees, weather patterns and daylight hours.
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Forces and space: Seasonal changes
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
Lesson 1: Wonderful weather
Knowledge
- To identify how the weather changes across the four seasons.
Lesson 2: Seasonal activities
Knowledge
- To identify events and activities that take place in different seasons.
Lesson 3: How do trees change?
Knowledge
- To recognise how trees change across the four seasons.
Lesson 4: Daylight hours
Knowledge:
- To recognise that daylight hours change across the four seasons.
Working scientifically:
- To record data in a pictogram.
Lesson 5: Observing over time
Knowledge
- To observe changes across the four seasons.
Working scientifically
- To gather and record data about how seasons change over time.
Lesson 6: Weather reports
Knowledge
- To plan and carry out a weather report.
Key skills
Related content
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: Seasonal changes
A display version of the key vocabulary from the Seasonal changes unit.
Cross-curricular opportunities
Maths: Measurement.
Geography: Human and physical geography, Locational knowledge.
English: Spoken language.
British values: Mutual respect.