Weather is what the conditions are like in a particular place at a particular time. For example, rain, wind or sun.

Spring is the season that comes after winter and before summer.

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

To say or write what someone or something is like.

If something changes it does not stay the same.

Signs of spring

Science

In this Seasonal changes: autumn and winter 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

Seasonal changes: spring and summer

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

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

True or false? The season of spring is in December, January and February.

Changes in spring can be described using ...

Which of these photographs was taken in the season of autumn?

Which months are in the season of winter?

Which skills do we use to find out more about the weather in different seasons?

Content guidance

Exploration of objects

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will soon be taken down.

Signs of spring

Lesson outcome

Content guidance