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Kindergarten, Social Studies Std 8: Describe the effects of different seasons on self and family. • Discussing economic factors affected by seasonal changes

Lesson Plans: How's the Weather Today? This lesson asks students to think about the weather in their area and introduces them to weather and temperature trends in different latitudes of the United States. Why It's Essential This activity will ask them to think about all of the aspects of the changing seasons. Checking the Weather The students will check the weather on the web site, draw what they see on the calendar (sunny, cloudy, rainy, snowy) and look outside to see if they think the weather on the web site is correct. The Seasons In this activity students develop an understanding of the seasons by naming the seasons of the year, considering physical change over time, and analyzing environmental changes. Seasons This early primary lesson teaches students how the earth's rotation around the sun results in the occurrence of four seasons. Through literature, art activities and technology students will explore the four seasons.

Resources: Seasons: Children join puppets Digger and Splat on an exciting "magic toy box" ride through the seasons and find out exactly what happens in spring, summer, autumn, and winter. Short video from United Streaming. Magical Mother Nature: The Four Seasons: Youngsters will gain a better understanding of how important the changing of the seasons are to their world. They will see that weather changes occur each season and how these changes affect their lives and community. Animals and plants have to adapt to each season and this aspect of seasonal change is also explored. Short video from United Streaming. The Four Seasons: From the snow of winter to the first flowers of spring, children see the wonder and magic of our changing seasons and the patterns of life. Students witness how changes in climate and weather affect their lives. They understand that weather changes seasonally, affecting the earth and the people who live on the earth. Short video from United Streaming. Let's Explore: Around the Farm: With the help of Wanda, students learn what a farm is, how we get food from farms, and what it would be like to live in a farm community. She shows us what it is like to be a farmer and the many things they do throughout the day and through the changing seasons. Short video from United Streaming. Groundhog Day, I See...book: Enchanted Learning. Booklet to download and use. My Weather Book: Enchanted Learning. Booklet to download and use. An Apple Tree Through the Seasons of the Year: Enchanted Learning printout. Summer Word Book: Enchanted Learning. Booklet to download and use. At the Beach Book: Enchanted Learning. Booklet to download and use. Sentence starters for discussion and writing, as well as illustrating. Fall, I See...book: Enchanted Learning. Booklet to download and use. Fall Word Book: Enchanted Learning. Booklet to download and use. Winter Words Book: Enchanted Learning. Booklet to download and use. Winter, I See...book: Enchanted Learning. Booklet to download and use. Spring Words Minibook: Enchanted Learning: Booklet to download and use. Spring, I See...book: Enchanted Learning: Booklet to download and use. Journey North: This "journey" follows the migration of wildlife as the seasons change. Students can participate by sharing their observations. Suggestions for English Language Learners: (E/B=Entering/Beginning, D=Developing, E=Expanding) (E/B) Students distinguish among colors associated with seasons from pictures (i.e. by making collages or murals with pictures and color words). (E/B) Students find weather related words and pictures associated with seasons (i.e. from illustrated trade books). (D) Students categorize characteristics of different seasons (i.e. from open sorts of phrases and pictures). (E) Students compare characteristics and activities associated with different seasons (i.e. "It's colder in winter.") (E/B, D, E) Students check the weather on the web, and discuss how the weather affects them daily.(E/B, D, E) Students illustrate how the seasons change.
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