The Seasons
What season comes after Summer?
Fall or Autumn
What are someways we can take care of the land?
Thank the land, Recycling, not littering, saving water.
What is it called when animals sleep for a long time during the winter?
Hibernation
What happens to most trees in the fall?
Their leaves change color and fall off.
What do we wear in winter to stay warm?
Coats, hats, gloves, scarves, boots.
We have talked about the benefits of being in nature, such as how it makes you feel? What kind of good feelings do you get from spending time in nature?
Calm, refreshed, happy.
True of False, migration means hiding under the ground in a burrow?
False - Migration is when anmials move from one place to another because it has better food and weather conditions.
What do flowers do in the spring?
They bloom and start to grow again.
What are the 4 seasons in order starting at Spring?
Spring, Summer, Fall/Autumn, Winter
Why do Indigenous Peoples say water is sacred and important to protect?
Water gives life to people, animals, and plants, and we must keep it clean for everyone.
Which bird in Canada is known for migrating south when it gets cold?
Canadian Geese/Goose
What kind of tree doesnt lose its 'leaves' in the winter?
Pine trees, also called coniferous trees!
Which season has the longest days?
Summer
Who do Indigenous peoples often look to for guidance in making decisions about the land?
Indigenous Elder
Why do some animals hibernate?
Because its too cold, and food is too hard to find.
What do squirrels do in the fall to prepare for winter?
They gather and store food, such as nuts.
Why do we have different seasons on earth?
Because the Earth tilts as it moves around the Sun
What is the blackfoot name for fall?
Takwakin
Which insect migrates thousands of miles to a warm place for the winter?
Monarch Butterfly
Why do some animals’ fur change color in different seasons, and what is it called?
To blend in with their surroundings for protection (camouflage), like a snowshoe hare turning white in winter.