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Year 1 - Geography

Weather and the seasons: winter

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 winter.

Key Notes

  • It is winter in the UK in December, January and February.
  • Winter is the coldest time of the year and has the fewest hours of daylight.
  • We can see signs of winter 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

  • winter: Winter is the season between autumn and spring. In the UK, we experience autumn in December, January and February.
  • seasons: The seasons are four times of year that have different weather and they are spring, summer, autumn and winter.
  • daylight: Daylight is the time when the natural light from the sun lights the sky.

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • It is always snowing in winter.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain this geography topic using two clear key points.

It is winter in the UK in December, January and February. Winter is the coldest time of the year and has the fewest hours of daylight.

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

Winter is the season between autumn and spring. In the UK, we experience autumn in December, January and February.

3. Correct this common geography misunderstanding.

Mistake: It is always snowing in winter. Correction: If conditions are right and it is cold enough then it will snow during the winter months. There are some days in winter that are mild and not cold.

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