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Year 1 - Geography

Weather and the seasons: spring

Seasons: how does the weather change through the year?

Unit Summary

This unit introduces weather and seasonal change by exploring different types of weather and how they vary across the year. Pupils observe and measure the weather, identify patterns, and begin to relate seasonal change to the calendar year.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to think like a geographer in the school grounds to notice, locate and explore signs of spring.

Key Notes

  • 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.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • 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.

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • When flowers bloom and it's sunny, some children might mistake this for summer.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain this geography topic using two clear key 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.

2. Define this geography term and use it in an example. 'spring'

Spring is the season between winter and summer. In the UK, we experience spring in the months of March, April and May.

3. Correct this common geography misunderstanding.

Mistake: When flowers bloom and it's sunny, some children might mistake this for summer. Correction: 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.

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