Weather and the seasons: spring
I can think like a geographer in the school grounds to notice, locate and explore signs of spring.
Weather and the seasons: spring
I can think like a geographer in the school grounds to notice, locate and explore signs of spring.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- In the UK, spring falls in the months of March, April and May.
- In spring, the days start to get warmer and there are more hours of daylight.
- We can see signs of spring by observing the weather, plants and animals.
- We can make and compare seasonal maps of the school grounds to help us talk about changes.
Common misconception
When flowers bloom and it's sunny, some children might mistake this for summer.
Spring falls in the months of March, April and May. In spring, the days start to get warmer and there are more hours of daylight, but temperatures are not the hottest and the hours of daylight are not the longest.
Keywords
Spring - Spring is the season between winter and summer. In the UK, we experience spring in the months of March, April and May.
Seasons - The seasons are four times of year that have different weather and they are spring, summer, autumn and winter.
The Sun - The Sun is a star around which Earth orbits. It is the source of light and heat for our planet.
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