Year 1 Seasonal changes

Knowledge and Understanding

Statutory Requirements

1d1: Observe changes across the four seasons

1d2: Observe and describe weather associated with the seasons and how day length varies

Knowledge and Understanding

Notes and Guidance

Pupils should observe and talk about changes in the weather and the seasons.

Note: Pupils should be warned that it is not safe to look directly at the Sun, even when wearing dark glasses.

Pupils might work scientifically by: making tables and charts about the weather; and making displays of what happens in the world around them, including day length, as the seasons change.

KS1 - Working Scientifically

Statutory Requirements

ks1w1: asking simple questions and recognising that they can be answered in different ways

ks1w2: observing closely, using simple equipment

ks1w3: performing simple tests

ks1w4: identifying and classifying

ks1w5: using their observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions

ks1w6: gathering and recording data to help in answering questions

KS1 - Working Scientifically

Notes and Guidance

Pupils in years 1 and 2 should explore the world around them and raise their own questions. They should experience different types of scientific enquiries, including practical activities, and begin to recognise ways in which they might answer scientific questions. They should use simple features to compare objects, materials and living things and, with help, decide how to sort and group them, observe changes over time, and, with guidance, they should begin to notice patterns and relationships. They should ask people questions and use simple secondary sources to find answers. They should use simple measurements and equipment (for example, hand lenses, egg timers) to gather data, carry out simple tests, record simple data, and talk about what they have found out and how they found it out. With help, they should record and communicate their findings in a range of ways and begin to use simple scientific language.

These opportunities for working scientifically should be provided across years 1 and 2 so that the expectations in the programme of study can be met by the end of year 2. Pupils are not expected to cover each aspect for every area of study.

Daylight graph Worksheet Free!

Outstanding Science Year 1 | Seasonal changes | OS1D008

Learning objective

I can create a pictogram of the number of hours of daylight in different seasons.

Children use data from a simple table to create a pictogram. They cut and paste the images provided or draw their own symbols.

ks1w4: identifying and classifying
1d1: Observe changes across the four seasons
ks1w4: identifying and classifying
1d2: Observe and describe weather associated with the seasons and how day length varies

As the seasons change, so do the number of hours of daylight.

Numbers can be represented on a pictogram.

Year 1 Seasonal changes | Outstanding Science

2 pages

Download
(809kb)

Ordering the seasons Worksheet

Outstanding Science Year 1 | Seasonal changes | OS1D001

Learning objective

I can place the months and seasons in order.

Children place the seasons and months of the year in order. They use this information to create a disc showing the sequence of seasons and months.

ks1w4: identifying and classifying
1d1: Observe changes across the four seasons

The 12 months of the year are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December.

The four seasons are spring, summer, autumn and winter.

The months of the year repeat in a predictable cycle.

The seasons repeat in a predictable cycle.

2 pages

Subscribe to download this resource

Seasonal events Worksheet

Outstanding Science Year 1 | Seasonal changes | OS1D002

Learning objective

I can match some events to their seasons.

Children look at 9 different events from throughout the year. They place them in the right season.

ks1w4: identifying and classifying
1d1: Observe changes across the four seasons

The four seasons are spring, summer, autumn and winter.

Different events take place in different seasons.

3 pages

Subscribe to download this resource

Dressing for the season Worksheet

Outstanding Science Year 1 | Seasonal changes | OS1D003

Learning objective

I can explain why we need to wear different clothes in different seasons.

Children look at 25 different items of clothing. They match them to the correct season.

ks1w4: identifying and classifying
1d1: Observe changes across the four seasons

The four seasons are spring, summer autumn and winter.

The weather changes from season to season.

We wear different clothes in different seasons as the weather changes.

3 pages

Subscribe to download this resource

Plants through the seasons Worksheet

Outstanding Science Year 1 | Seasonal changes | OS1D004

Learning objective

I can describe plants in different seasons.

Children look at 9 pictures of plants at different times of the year. They match them to the correct season.

ks1w4: identifying and classifying
1d1: Observe changes across the four seasons

The four seasons are spring, summer autumn and winter.

Plants change in different ways as the seasons change.

2 pages

Subscribe to download this resource

Types of weather Worksheet

Outstanding Science Year 1 | Seasonal changes | OS1D005

Learning objective

I can describe different types of weather.

Children look at 6 pictures of different types of weather. They cut and paste the correct description, or write their own.

ks1w4: identifying and classifying
1d2: Observe and describe weather associated with the seasons and how day length varies

There are different types of weather.

Types of weather include cloudy and overcast, snow, sunny, sunny with few clouds, thunder and lightning, and rain.

1 page

Subscribe to download this resource

Weather and the seasons Worksheet

Outstanding Science Year 1 | Seasonal changes | OS1D006

Learning objective

I can explain what the weather is like in different seasons.

Children look at 4 different types of weather and match them to the seasons where they are most likely to see them. They draw another picture of typical weather in each season.

ks1w4: identifying and classifying
1d2: Observe and describe weather associated with the seasons and how day length varies

The four seasons are spring, summer, autumn and winter.

The weather changes depending on the season.

Spring and Autumn have similar weather.

2 pages

Subscribe to download this resource

Hours of daylight Worksheet

Outstanding Science Year 1 | Seasonal changes | OS1D007

Learning objective

I can explain how much daylight we get in different seasons.

Children match 4 timelines showing the Sun's position in the sky to their respective seasons.

ks1w4: identifying and classifying
1d2: Observe and describe weather associated with the seasons and how day length varies

The four seasons are spring, summer, autumn and winter.

As the seasons change, the Sun rises and sets at different times.

Days in spring and autumn receive similar amounts of daylight.

2 pages

Subscribe to download this resource

Get instant access to all of our Year 1 resources.

Outstanding Science - Year 1 contains all of the following units:

Unit 1A - Plants

Unit 1B - Animals, Including Humans

Unit 1C - Everyday Materials

Unit 1D - Seasonal Changes

Buy Outstanding Science - Year 1

Primary Science Resources for the National Curriculum

Year 1 Seasonal changes

Knowledge and Understanding

Statutory Requirements

Knowledge and Understanding

Notes and Guidance

KS1 - Working Scientifically

Statutory Requirements

KS1 - Working Scientifically

Notes and Guidance

Daylight graph Worksheet Free!

Outstanding Science Year 1 | Seasonal changes | OS1D008

Learning objective

Ordering the seasons Worksheet

Outstanding Science Year 1 | Seasonal changes | OS1D001

Learning objective

Seasonal events Worksheet

Outstanding Science Year 1 | Seasonal changes | OS1D002

Learning objective

Dressing for the season Worksheet

Outstanding Science Year 1 | Seasonal changes | OS1D003

Learning objective

Plants through the seasons Worksheet

Outstanding Science Year 1 | Seasonal changes | OS1D004

Learning objective

Types of weather Worksheet

Outstanding Science Year 1 | Seasonal changes | OS1D005

Learning objective

Weather and the seasons Worksheet

Outstanding Science Year 1 | Seasonal changes | OS1D006

Learning objective

Hours of daylight Worksheet

Outstanding Science Year 1 | Seasonal changes | OS1D007

Learning objective

Get instant access to all of our Year 1 resources.

Outstanding Science - Year 1 contains all of the following units:

Outstanding Science

Primary Science Resources for the National Curriculum

Primary Science Resources

Contact Us

Terms and conditions