Seasons are periods of similar weather. In the UK there are four seasons (spring, summer, autumn and winter).

Autumn is the season after summer and before winter.

To observe is to look very closely and use other senses too.

If something changes it does not stay the same.

To say or write what someone or something is like.

Signs of autumn

Science

In this Seasonal changes unit, pupils learn how day length varies. In the Earth, Sun and Moon unit, they will build on this knowledge to learn why we have day and night

Pupils will draw upon prior exploration of seasons and weather in EYFS and their own everyday experiences. In this unit Seasonal changes: autumn and winter unit, pupils will build on this knowledge to observe changes across the four seasons and describe associated weather

This unit explores observing changes across autumn and winter, including weather patterns and variations in day length. It emphasises asking questions, using simple equipment for observations, identifying and classifying, gathering data, and using observations to answer questions.

Seasonal changes: autumn and winter

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

Activity that requires collection of items from an area (room, building).

The four seasons are autumn, winter, spring and ...

True or false? All trees have green leaves in autumn.

Which skills do we use when we look closely at something?

What weather can you see in this photograph?

a raincoat, some wellington boots and an umbrella

Which clothes should you wear on a hot day?

Which clothes should you wear on a cold day?

Content guidance

Exploration of objects

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Signs of autumn

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.