The Sun
What gives Earth light and heat?
The Sun.
What are the four seasons?
Spring, summer, fall, winter
Is summer usually hot or cold?
Hot
What season comes after summer?
Fall
What do we call it when birds travel to warmer places?
Migration
Is the Sun a star or a planet?
A star
Which season is usually the hottest in Alberta?
Summer
What do we call water that falls from clouds?
Rain
What happens to many leaves in the fall?
They change colour and fall off trees.
Name one animal that migrates in fall.
Canada goose or another migrating bird
What happens when the Sun goes down?
It gets dark/nighttime
Which season comes after summer?
Fall
What do we call a storm with thunder and lightning?
Thunderstorm
Does the weather usually get warmer or cooler in fall?
Cooler
What do we call it when some animals enter a long period of rest during winter?
Hibernation
Name two things the Sun helps us do.
See during the day, stay warm, grow plants
What happens to the amount of daylight as we move from summer into fall?
The days become shorter.
Name two types of dangerous weather that can happen in summer.
Thunderstorms, tornadoes, strong winds, hail
Name two signs that fall has arrived.
Cooler weather, changing leaves, shorter days, animals preparing for winter
Name one animal that hibernates.
Bear, Groundhog, Bat, etc.
Why is the Sun important for plants, animals, and people?
It provides light and warmth and helps plants grow.
Why do we wear different clothes in summer and winter?
Because the weather and temperatures are different.
What should you do if you hear thunder while playing outside?
Go inside a safe building.
Why do some trees lose their leaves in the fall?
They are preparing for winter and conserving water and energy.
What is the difference between migration and hibernation?
Migration means travelling to another place. Hibernation means entering a long period of rest to survive winter.