Science One: Seasons

Learning Outcomes

It is expected that students will:

1. Name the four seasons.
2. Identify signs and changes associated with each season. 
3. Examine how seasonal change affects animals, birds and humans.


Activity

Seasons through books

As an introduction to the seasons read Jack Kent's marvelous book, Round Robin, 
or any other book or poem that takes its reader through the seasons.

As part of the follow-up discussion have the students revisit the text by identifying 
the four seasons and the changes associated with each season, 
e.g., in the fall Round Robin flies south, leaves are seen falling from the tree.

Set up a display of books with a "seasonal" theme. 
Divide the class into four groups: Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall. 
Have each group choose books relevant to their particular season and create a 
poster to show how the authors/illustrators "show" their season.


Have each group share their poster with the whole group.


Assessment tips from Mommy Blue:


Conduct individual conferences with each group and have them explain their
poster illustrations/text

Write a class letter to one of the book authors explaining what was learned 
about the seasons from their book

Following the class presentations, give each student a sheet of paper divided 
into 4 sections: winter, spring, summer, fall. 

Have them illustrate a thing done by an animal, bird or human in each section. 
Store results in student portfolios.