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Year 2 Science Earth and Space Sciences AC9S2U03

Seasons and Changes

Students explore how the four seasons cause changes in the environment, plants, and animals.

What You Need to Know

Key Concept Diagram

The four seasons: summer, autumn, winter, spring

Temperature changes across seasons

How plants change with seasons

How animals respond to seasons

Key Vocabulary

season

one of the four parts of the year: summer, autumn, winter, spring

temperature

how hot or cold something is

migrate

to move from one place to another with the changing seasons

hibernate

to spend winter in a deep sleep-like state

Knowledge Check

Select the correct answer for each question. Click "Check Answer" to see if you are right.

Question 1

In which season do leaves fall from deciduous trees?

Question 2

What do some animals do during winter to survive the cold?

Question 3

Which season has the longest days and most sunshine in Australia?

Key Concepts Summary