Seasonal Changes

1.E.1.1. Students are able to recognize changes in weather over time.

Seasonal Changes

There are four seasons every year: summer, fall, winter and spring. The seasons depend on how the earth is

pointed towards the sun.

Summer

Summer is the warmest of the four seasons. It comes between spring and fall.

Fun Facts About Summer

• Ice cream is sold the most in July

• The first day of summer has a name - it is called the summer solstice

• There are three holidays in the summer - Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day

Fall

Fall, also called autumn, is the season between

summer and winter. This is when the leaves change color and fall off the trees.

Fun Facts About Fall

• Fall begins on the autumnal solstice

• There is less daylight in the fall

• Birds start to migrate to warmer weather before winter

Winter

Winter is the coldest season of the year. It comes between fall and

spring. This is when the snow falls.

Fun Facts About Winter

• No two snowflakes are the same shape and size

• The tallest snowman ever built was in Japan

• The first day of winter is the winter solstice

Spring

Spring is the season between winter and summer. The flowers bloom in spring and the leaves grow on the

treesagain.

Fun Facts About Spring

• Spring starts on the spring solstice

• Melting snow and spring rain may lead to flooding this time of year

• Flowers bloom and birds come back to live for the summer

Why Do We Have Seasons?

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