The Seasons
What are the 4 seasons?
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
When the sun is closest to us, is it warm or cold?
Warm.
What creates a shadow?
When something block's the sun's rays.
How are the days and nights during Spring?
Days become longer and nights shorter.
Which will be Florida's Climate year around
Subtropical
What is the temperature like in the winter?
Cold, snowy, sunny, icy, cloudy.
What season does the sun shine the least?
Winter
Do you need sunlight to create shadows?
What changes do plants and animals make in the spring?
Trees bud, flowers start to grow, animals start to have babies,
Which Floridian animal, migrate to warm waters during winter?
The Manatee
What changes do make to your home during the summer?
Turn on the AC or fan, plant gardens, mow the lawn.
What season does the sun shine the most?
Summer
Can you create a shadow when it's raining?
Not outside. Inside, you can use a flashlight.
What changes do animals and plants make in the summer?
Shed their fur, become more active, insects come out, pick berries, grow food.
When plants start changing?
At the end o the Summer
Which months are in Spring?
March, April, and May.
Is the sun a planet?
No, it's a star.
How do shadows change in a day?
Long in morning and afternoon, shorter at noon.
What changes do animals make during the winter?
Some migrate or hibernate. Others grow thick fur.
Do Florida trees lose their leaves during the Winter? True or False
False
What is a cycle?
A cycle is a sequence that keeps repeating.
List 4 ways we can protect ourselves from the sun.
Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, shade, water, long sleeve clothing.
Why do shadows change?
They change as the Earth moves on its axis.
What changes do animals and plants make in the fall?
Store food, pumpkins and corn grow, start to grow a winter fur.
Which other marine animal migrates to Florida during Winter?
Blacktip Shark