The Four Seasons Anna Tran Feb 16 2010

The Four Seasons Anna Tran Feb. 16, 2010

Essential Questions • What are the Four Seasons? • Which months are included in each season? • What major holidays are in each season?

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills – First Grade • § 112. 3. Science, Grade 1. – Science concepts. The student knows that many types of change occur. The student is expected to: • observe and record changes in weather from day to day and over seasons; and • § 113. 3. Social Studies, Grade 1. – Throughout social studies in Kindergarten-Grade 12, students build a foundation in history; geography; economics; government; citizenship; culture; science, technology, and society; and social studies skills. The content, as appropriate for the grade level or course, enables students to understand the importance of patriotism, function in a free enterprise society, and appreciate the basic democratic values of our state and nation as referenced in the Texas Education Code, § 28. 002(h).

TEKS continued – First Grade • § 113. 3. Social Studies, Grade 1. – History. The student understands the origins of customs, holidays, and celebrations. The student is expected to: • describe the origins of selected customs, holidays, and celebrations of the community, state, and nation such as Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Independence Day, and Veterans' Day; • compare the observance of holidays and celebrations, past and present; and – History. The student understands the concepts of time and chronology. The student is expected to: • create a calendar or timeline; and – Citizenship. The student understands important customs, symbols, and celebrations that represent American beliefs and principles and contribute to our national identity. The student is expected to: • explain selected national and state patriotic symbols such as the U. S. and Texas flags, the Liberty Bell, and the Alamo; • explain how selected customs, symbols, and celebrations reflect an American love of individualism, inventiveness, and freedom.

What Are The Four Seasons?

Spring • Spring covers the months of

Spring Holidays • Spring holidays include Easter, St. Patrick’s Day, Mother’s Day, April Fools Day, and Memorial Day.

Summer • Summer includes the months

Summer Holidays • Summer holidays includes Father’s Day and Fourth of July, or Independence Day.

Fall • The months of Fall or Autumn are

Fall Holidays • Fall or Autumn holidays include Halloween, Thanksgiving, Veteran’s Day, and Labor Day.

Winter • The season of Winter includes

Winter Holidays • Winter holidays include Christmas, Hanukkah, New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, and St. Valentine’s Day.

Let’s Review! • What months are included in the Summer? – June, July, and August • What are the holidays in the Winter? – Christmas, Hanukkah, New Year’s Day, and St. Valentine’s Day • True or False? The months of Spring are February, March, and April. – False. Correct answer: March, April, and May • Is Halloween and Thanksgiving during the season of Fall or Autumn? – Yes.

Activities • In-class Activity – Students are required to match the correct months to each season. Activity sheet will be given. • Out-of-class Activity – Students are required to make a poster representing their favorite holiday with the correct seasons, and share it with the class. Be creative. Parents assistance needed.

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