The year has seasons — Geography, 4–6 years
Across a year, places go through repeating seasons with familiar changes. Geography, 4–6 years.
A repeating pattern in the year
A season is a part of the year with a usual pattern of light, temperature and living things. In many places, spring, summer, autumn and winter arrive in that order, then the pattern begins again. The changes are gradual, not a switch that flips in one moment.
Why seasons help us notice time
People needed a way to notice and prepare for changes that return each year. Seasons help us know when days are usually warmer or colder, when some plants grow and when animals may change their behaviour. They describe a yearly pattern, while weather describes what may happen today.
Watching one tree
In March, Ana sees small green leaves on the tree. In July, the tree is full and gives shade. In October, many leaves turn yellow and fall, and in January the branches are bare. These observations put spring, summer, autumn and winter in order.
A cold day is not a whole season
It is reasonable to think that one cold day means winter has arrived, or one warm day means summer has begun. Weather can surprise us, so a warm winter day or a cool summer day is possible. A season is the wider pattern over many weeks, not one day’s feeling.
Seasons in everyday life
Seasons help people choose clothes, plan outdoor activities and know when some foods are likely to grow. They also help us notice why a park may look different at different times of year. The exact pattern is not the same everywhere, so people learn about the seasons of their own place.
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