Signs of summer

I can describe changes in summer.

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Signs of summer

I can describe changes in summer.

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Key learning points

There are twelve months in one year.
The four seasons are winter, spring, summer and autumn.
The season of summer occurs in June, July and August.
The summer is often full of bright colours, plants and trees are giving fruits, and flowers are blooming.
Changes in summer can be described using observational skills.

Common misconception

Pupils may associate different seasons with activities, rather than physical characteristics like the weather.

Explanation of changes in nature that occur during summer.

Keywords

Season - Seasons are periods of similar weather. In the UK there are four seasons (spring, summer, autumn and winter).
Summer - Summer is the hottest season of the year. Summer is the season after spring and before autumn.
Change - If something changes it does not stay the same.
Flowers - A flower is the part of a plant that makes it able to make more flowers.
Observe - To observe is to look very closely and use other senses too.

Create an interactive display by bringing seasonal items for pupils to touch, smell and observe. Provide a list of school events for Task A. Task B is best completed as a walk. If this is not possible, then there are videos online that pupils can watch to observe signs of summer.

Teacher tip

Equipment

Magnifying glasses (optional).

Content guidance

Exploration of objects

Supervision

Adult supervision recommended

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