The Seasons - Lesson Plan

In this comprehensive lesson plan, developed by The Primary Science Advisory Service Ltd, Key Stage 1 students embark on an explorative journey through the four seasons. The lesson is designed to enhance their understanding of seasonal changes and develop their scientific skills, such as observing over time, noticing patterns, and researching using secondary resources. Students are expected to name the seasons, describe seasonal changes, and associate specific months with each season. This builds on their previous knowledge from the Early Years Foundation Stage, where they may have observed differences in temperature and daylight between summer and winter. The lesson also prepares them for future learning about living things and their habitats, environmental changes, reproduction, and evolution across the curriculum.

The lesson includes a variety of engaging activities that integrate cross-curricular links with English, Maths, and Art. For example, students will comprehend a poem about the seasons, measure and record temperatures, and create posters that depict how trees change throughout the year. Health and safety considerations are also outlined, ensuring that equipment like thermometers is safe for pupil handling. The lesson aims to correct common misconceptions, such as the reasons behind seasonal temperature differences, and provides facts about seasonal changes. It concludes with a plenary session where students reflect on their learning and assess their understanding of the seasons, the changes they bring, and how they affect the environment.