Environments and seasonal changes
I can recognise that environments can change as the seasons change.
Environments and seasonal changes
I can recognise that environments can change as the seasons change.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- An environment is the surroundings of any living thing.
- Different environments provide the requirements for the life and growth of the living things within them.
- Seasons are a natural pattern of change. Environments can change naturally as the seasons change.
- Seasonal changes to environments can be observed throughout the year.
- Some living things need to make changes in order to survive in changing environments.
Common misconception
Pupils may think that the environment is just another word for nature.
Encourage pupils to become aware of many different environments and refer to the surroundings that an animal or plant lives in.
Keywords
Environment - The environment is the surroundings of a living thing, including other plants or animals and the conditions they live in.
Seasons - Seasons are periods of similar weather. In the UK there are four seasons (spring, summer, autumn and winter).
Migrate - When animals migrate, they move from one environment to another in different seasons.
Hibernate - To hibernate, an animal goes into a deep sleep; usually in winter when food is scarce.
Equipment
Pupils may wish to take photographs of seasonal changes in the local environment throughout the year.
Licence
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
March, April, May
June, July, August
September, October, November
December, January, February
Exit quiz
6 Questions
There is blossom on some trees.
Deciduous trees are covered in green leaves.
The fruit on some trees start to produce seeds which are dispersed.
Many plants stop growing in the colder weather. Some plants may die.
migrate to warmer environments to find food
hibernate as there is not enough food in their environment in winter.
grow a thicker coat in winter to protect them from the cold
burrow under the ground as the ponds freeze