Year 1 - Geography
Weather and the seasons: summer
Seasons: how does the weather change through the year?
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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 summer.
Key Notes
- It is summer in the UK in June, July and August.
- Summer is the hottest time of the year and has the most hours of daylight.
- We can see signs of summer by observing weather, plants and animals.
- We can make and compare seasonal maps of the school grounds to help us talk about changes.
Vocabulary To Learn
- summer: Summer is the season between spring and autumn. In the UK, we experience spring during June, July and August.
- 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
- In summer it's always hot.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this geography topic using two clear key points.
It is summer in the UK in June, July and August. Summer is the hottest time of the year and has the most hours of daylight.
2. Define this geography term and use it in an example. 'summer'
Summer is the season between spring and autumn. In the UK, we experience spring during June, July and August.
3. Correct this common geography misunderstanding.
Mistake: In summer it's always hot. Correction: Even though the days are hottest in summer, there are still days that may be wet and cold.
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