Seasons: Earth's Amazing Yearly Changes
Understanding how our planet creates seasons A journey through Earth's yearly cycle Grade 5 Science
What Do You Notice?
Think about the weather outside your window How is it different from 3 months ago? What changes do you see in nature?
What Causes Seasons?
Earth travels around the Sun in one year Earth is tilted on its axis like a spinning top The tilt causes different parts to get more or less sunlight This creates our four seasons!
Model Earth's Tilt
Use a flashlight as the Sun Hold a tilted globe or ball as Earth Shine light on different parts See how the light hits at different angles!
Summer vs Winter
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Spring: Nature Wakes Up!
Days get longer and warmer Plants start to grow and bloom Animals become more active Baby animals are born
Fall: Getting Ready for Winter
Days get shorter and cooler Leaves change color and fall Animals gather food for winter Some animals migrate to warmer places
Remember This!
Earth's tilt creates seasons, not distance from the Sun When it's summer here, it's winter on the other side of Earth
Season Detective
Look at these clues about seasons Can you guess which season it is? What evidence helps you decide? Share your seasonal observations!
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