Grades 2–4
Why Do We Have Seasons?
Read how Earth’s tilt makes the seasons, mark seven facts true or false and fix one.
Science worksheet · Seasons
Seasons Sort
Write twelve things under the season they fit best, from mittens to raking leaves.
- Grade level
- Grades K–2
- Time
- About 20 minutes
- Topic
- Seasons
- Answer key
- Yes, page 2 of the PDF
- Kids practice
- Seasons, Weather patterns, How Earth moves
What kids do
Printed on the sheet:
- Write each one under the season it fits best.
- What is your favorite season? Why?
Words on this sheet
picking applesWinterrain bootsa warm coatSpringplanting seedsmittensSummerFall
Teacher tip
Some things fit more than one season. Let kids explain their choice.
How to use it
- Look out the window and talk about the season right now.
- Use a globe and a lamp to show Earth’s tilt.
- Let partners compare answers and settle any differences with a book or a video.
Watch for
Seasons are not caused by Earth being closer to the sun. They come from the tilt.
Talk about it
- How do animals get ready for winter?
- What question do you still have?
Take it further
Adopt a tree and photograph it once a season.
US Letter, prints well in black and white. Free for home and classroom use: print as many copies as you need.
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Grades K–2
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Grades K–1
The Four Seasons
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