When I first made the leap from 5th
grade to 2nd, I honestly wondered what the big fuss about seasons was all about. I mean, how much
can be there be to teach about 4 seasons? The answer – a lot! The 4 seasons
encompass SO much information! For Science, there is the reason for the 4
seasons (the rotation of Earth), the changes in animal behavior, and the
changes in plants. For Social Studies, there are the different holidays that people
celebrate.
Personally, as ranchers, the seasons are
critical. Our livestock has different needs in the different seasons. In the
spring they need plenty of grazing. We need to be able to harvest enough hay to
prepare for the winter season. In the fall, we have to plant oats so that our
cattle will have late winter grazing. In the winter months, our cattle will
depend on us to feed them hay that we grew in the spring. Summer droughts are
common in Texas. A good rainy spring is crucial for our cattle to make it through
the hot summer.
We then cut out Season cards and put them in our notebooks.
Our next step is to make season foldables
for each season. Inside of each, we will list what each season means for
Plants, Animals, People, and Holidays.
My complete unit has all of these activities plus many other activities on the Seasons!
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