1. Seasons Worksheets*...................................................................................1

2. Science Experiments..................................................................................11 3. Cloud Types................................................................................................19

4. Terms to Know...........................................................................................23

5. Activities......................................................................................................27

6. Nature Walk Worksheets...........................................................................29

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*Note: Your child should complete the four seasons worksheets at the appropriate times of the year. Since the school year usually begins in late August or early September, the summer worksheets should be done first. The fall worksheets should be completed approximately 8 weeks later, the winter worksheets 8 weeks after the fall worksheets, and the spring worksheets 8 weeks after the winter worksheets.

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Summer

Summer is the time of year when plants grow and produce fruit and vegetables. Flowers bloom. Many children do not have school. They play outside in the hot, sunny weather. Many families vacation near oceans and lakes.

• If you were in this painting, what would you wear? • Would you feel hot or cold?• What would you hear? • What colors do you see?

Children of the Sea by Jozef Israëls

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Do Plants Breathe?Humans and animals take air into their lungs. Do plants need air?

Supplies:

leafy plantpetroleum jelly

Instructions:

1. Smear petroleum jelly on both sides of several leaves. Wait a few days.2. What happens to the leaves?

What’s happening here?

Air also comes and goes through the pores on the leaves. The petroleum jelly closed up the pores, and no more air could get through. Without the air, the leaves started to die.