What is the season after winter and before summer?
Spring is a time of blooming flowers and longer days. We can enjoy playing outdoors, going on nature walks and picnics. It's a time to appreciate the beauty of nature around us!
Celebrating Spring
Season: the time of year between winter and summer when temperatures start to get warmer and plants start to grow Photosynthesis: the process by which plants use the energy from the sun to make food Rain: water that falls from the sky in the form of drops
Concepts:
A single spring can be used in over 300 different products, including watches, toys, and medical instruments. The word 'spring' comes from an Old English word meaning 'to burst forth or jump up.' The equation for calculating the force produced by a spring was first discovered by German mathematician Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz in 1676.
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What are your favorite things about springtime?
What is the scientific explanation for why the seasons change?
How does the season of spring make you feel?
What are ways that you can appreciate the season of spring?
Brain break: Draw a little treehouse where Albert Einstein and a monkey are enjoying tea together.
Question: What does Spring look like? Clues: • It's when the weather starts to get warmer. • It's when flowers start to bloom. • It's when animals come out of hibernation. In pairs: Select and solve one of the tasks: A. Work with a partner to draw a picture of what Spring looks like. B. Write a story about a special day in Spring.
What season comes before Spring?
- Winter
- Summer
- Fall
- None of these
What is the weather like in Spring?
- Warm and sunny with some rain showers
- Cold and snowy with strong winds
- Hot and humid with thunderstorms
What do many trees do in Spring?
- Grow new leaves or blossom flowers
- Shed their leaves
Which animal is a symbol of Spring?
What type of clothing might you wear in the spring?
- Raincoat and umbrella
- Swimsuit and sunglasses
Work together in pairs: Q: What is one thing you learned about spring today?