Lesson Plan for Grade 1 - Science - Seasonal Changes

### Lesson Plan: Seasonal Changes #### Grade: 1 #### Subject: Science #### Duration: 45 minutes #### Topic: Seasonal Changes --- #### 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. --- #### 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) --- #### 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. --- #### 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. --- #### 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. --- #### 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. --- #### 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. --- #### Assessment: - **Observation**: Monitor students' participation in discussions and group activities. - **Worksheets and Drawings**: Evaluate the worksheets and seasonal drawings for understanding and creativity. --- #### 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. --- **Note**: Adjust the lesson based on students’ prior knowledge and the local climate as well, as seasonal experiences may vary.