Science
Space Systems & Earth's History
Conceptual
5–7 yrs
Why seasons change
为什么季节会变化
Description
Make observations at different times of year to relate the amount of daylight to the time of year, noticing longer days in summer and shorter days in winter
Mastery Evidence
- Describe the pattern: more daylight hours in summer, fewer in winter
- Compare sunrise/sunset times at different points in the year
- Relate amount of daylight to seasonal changes in weather and nature
Assessment Prompt
Has your child noticed that it's still light at bedtime in summer but dark much earlier in winter, and can they explain this pattern?
