Reception different environments science lesson looking closely and noticing changes
This Reception different environments science lesson looking closely and noticing changes helps pupils explore how animals and environments change across the seasons. Children compare squirrels in the UK and black bears in North America, learning how different animals respond to seasonal weather.
Through observation, role play and hands-on activities, pupils begin to understand patterns and changes in the natural world. The lesson supports vocabulary development and scientific enquiry skills such as sequencing, sorting and describing.
This EYFS science lesson includes:
- Interactive slides about seasons, squirrels and bears
- Black bear worksheet showing seasonal changes throughout the year
- Bear den construction task using natural or classroom materials
- Squirrel sequencing worksheet linked to seasonal behaviours
- Full lesson plan with key vocabulary, assessment and differentiation
This is Lesson 5 of our Reception science scheme of work, part of the Scintillating Science programme.
