Seasonal Changes in Autumn — Interactive Lesson (Year 1)

Why do squirrels collect acorns in autumn? This 17-slide interactive lesson teaches seasonal changes in autumn using signs children can spot for themselves.

Learning About Seasonal Changes in Autumn in Year 1 Science

Children learn to observe and identify seasonal changes in autumn and expand this knowledge with autumn-related activities, foods and natural phenomena. They recognise that trees have colourful leaves that fall off in autumn, that pumpkins are often harvested during the season, and that the weather gets cooler as autumn progresses. They also learn that animals such as squirrels and bears prepare for winter by collecting acorns and nuts, and that the days start to get shorter.

What’s Included

• 17-slide interactive lesson on seasonal changes in autumn
• Learning objectives on observing and identifying seasonal changes
• Falling leaves, cooler weather and shorter days
• Autumn harvests such as pumpkins
• Animal behaviour questions, including squirrels collecting acorns

Key Benefits for Students

• Links seasonal science to signs children see themselves
• Covers weather, plants and animal behaviour together
• Uses familiar autumn foods and activities
• Instant feedback on answer questions

Why Teachers Love It

• No prep — ready for whole-class teaching on an interactive whiteboard
• A concise lesson that fits a single session
• Self-marking questions support independent practice
• Suits small groups and whole-class sessions
• A dependable seasonal companion to a trees topic

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A dependable addition to a Year 1 seasons topic, giving children a clear, observational way into how autumn changes the world around them. This pairs naturally with a lesson on deciduous and evergreen trees.

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FAQs

What year group is this for?
Year 1 (ages 5–6).

Does it cover animal behaviour as well as weather?
Yes — including squirrels and bears preparing for winter.

Is it self-marking?
Yes, with instant feedback on the questions.