Science·Earth's Systems·conceptual
Seasonal changes
Observe changes across the four seasons and describe weather associated with each season, including how day length varies
Suggested ages 5–6
Learning journey
Your child is learning to observe and describe weather patterns and seasons, while exploring how plants and animals change their environment to meet their needs.
Evidence of understanding
- Name the four seasons and describe typical weather for each
- Describe how day length changes through the year (longer in summer, shorter in winter)
- Give examples of changes in the natural world associated with each season (e.g. leaves, flowers, animal behaviour)
Assessment prompt
Can Seasonal changes describe what happens in each season — like leaves falling in autumn, snow in winter — and notice that days are shorter in winter and longer in summer?
Standards alignment
K-ESS2-1US · ngss-k5
K-ESS2-1
Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) K-5
Y1.Sci.SC.1GB · uk-nc-2013
Observe seasonal changes
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 1
Y1.Sci.SC.2GB · uk-nc-2013
Observe and describe seasonal weather and day length
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 1