### Lesson Plan: Seasonal Changes
#### Grade: 1
#### Subject: Science
#### Duration: 45 minutes
#### Topic: Seasonal Changes
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#### Objectives:
1. **Knowledge**: Students will identify and describe the four seasons (spring, summer, fall, and winter) and their characteristics.
2. **Skills**: Students will use observation skills to identify signs of different seasons.
3. **Attitudes**: Students will appreciate the patterns in nature and the importance of each season.
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#### Materials:
- Storybook: "When the Leaf Blew In" by Steve Metzger
- Picture cards of various seasons
- Crayons, markers, colored pencils
- Seasonal Worksheets
- Chart paper and markers
- Seasonal items (e.g., fake leaves, flowers, snowflakes)
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#### Introduction (10 minutes):
1. **Greeting and Warm-Up**: Begin with a friendly greeting and ask students to share their favorite season and why.
2. **Read Aloud**: Read the storybook "When the Leaf Blew In" to introduce the concept of changing seasons. Discuss the story briefly.
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#### Direct Instruction (10 minutes):
1. **Season Overview**:
- Show picture cards for each season and discuss the main characteristics.
- **Spring**: Flowers blooming, baby animals, rain showers.
- **Summer**: Hot weather, sun, beach activities.
- **Fall (Autumn)**: Leaves changing color, cooler weather, harvest.
- **Winter**: Snow, cold temperatures, holidays.
2. **Seasonal Changes**: Explain how the Earth’s tilt and orbit cause the seasons to change.
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#### Guided Practice (10 minutes):
1. **Observation Activity**: Show students the seasonal items collected. Ask them which season they think each item belongs to and why.
2. **Group Discussion**: Create a chart with four columns labeled "Spring," "Summer," "Fall," and "Winter." Have students contribute ideas and observations for each season to fill in the chart.
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#### Independent Practice (10 minutes):
1. **Season Worksheets**: Distribute worksheets where students color pictures representing different seasons. Each worksheet is divided into four sections, one for each season.
2. **Illustration Activity**: Ask students to draw and color a scene from their favorite season on a separate sheet of paper.
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#### Conclusion (5 minutes):
1. **Review and Reflect**:
- Summarize the key points of the lesson.
- Ask students to share one thing they learned about a season.
2. **Seasonal Song**: End with a fun, engaging seasonal song that helps reinforce what they've learned.
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#### Assessment:
- **Observation**: Monitor students' participation in discussions and group activities.
- **Worksheets and Drawings**: Evaluate the worksheets and seasonal drawings for understanding and creativity.
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#### Extension Activities:
- Create a class “Season Book” where each student contributes a page about their favorite season.
- Set up a seasonal observation journal for students to record changes they see in their environment throughout the year.
#### Cross-Disciplinary Connections:
- **Math**: Counting the number of days/months in each season.
- **Art**: Creating seasonal artworks using different materials.
- **Literature**: Reading more books related to seasons and nature.
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**Note**: Adjust the lesson based on students’ prior knowledge and the local climate as well, as seasonal experiences may vary.