Year 1 Science: Clothes change with the seasons
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Clothes change with the seasons
We change our clothes with the seasons, so that we stay comfortable. In summer, when it is warm, we wear light clothes such as t-shirts and shorts. On a sunny day, we wear a sun hat. In winter, when it is cold, we wear warm clothes such as a coat, a woolly hat, a scarf and gloves. In spring and autumn, we might wear a jumper or a light coat.
Key ideas
- In summer, wear light clothes to keep cool.
- In winter, wear warm clothes to keep warm.
- A sun hat keeps the sun off your head on a sunny day.
- In spring and autumn, a jumper or light coat helps when it is cool.
Method. Think about a hot day in summer, then choose the clothes.
- Think about how it feels. On a hot day, you want to stay cool.hot = cool clothes
- Choose light clothes. A t-shirt and shorts are light and cool.t-shirt and shorts
- Write the answer. A t-shirt and shorts
Check. Think of the coat: it is too hot for a summer day. ✓
Watch out. A coat keeps you warm, so it is not the best choice on a hot day.
Method. Think about what keeps you warm in winter.
- Look at each choice. A coat keeps you warm. Shorts are for warm weather.coat or shorts
- Choose the warm one. The coat is warm, so it is the best choice for a cold winter day.coat = warm
- Write the answer. A coat
Check. Put on a coat and feel how warm you are. ✓
Watch out. Shorts are for warm weather, not for cold winter days.
Method. Think about what keeps the head, neck and hands warm.
- Look at the choices. Sun hats and shorts are for warm weather.sun hat, shorts = warm weather
- Choose the warm clothes. A woolly hat keeps your head warm. A scarf keeps your neck warm.woolly hat, scarf
- Write the answer. A woolly hat and a scarf
Check. Both of these are warm clothes for a cold, windy day. ✓
Watch out. On a cold day, pick warm clothes even if the sun is out.
Watch out
Watch out: sunny does not always mean warm. On a sunny spring or autumn day, it can still be cold. Check how the air feels before you choose your clothes.
Exam tip
Grown-up tip. Let your child choose clothes for the day from a pile. Ask: “Is it hot, warm or cold today?” On sunny days, put on sun cream with a grown-up.
Try it at home
- With a grown-up, sort the clothes in your wardrobe into two piles: summer and winter.
- Count how many clothes are in each pile.
- Ask a grown-up which pile you will need next, and why.
Exercise 9C Clothes for the seasons
Method. Think about the weather in summer.
- Think about summer. Summer days are warm, so we want light clothes.warm = light clothes
- Choose the light clothes. A t-shirt is light. A coat is warm and heavy.t-shirt is light
- Write the answer. t-shirt
Check. You would be too hot in a coat on a summer day. ✓
Watch out. Coats are for cold days.
Method. Think about what each hat is for.
- Think about the sun hat. A sun hat keeps the sun off your head.sun hat = sun
- Think about the woolly hat. A woolly hat keeps your head warm on a cold day.woolly hat = warm
- Write the answer. sun hat
Check. The sun hat is light and has a wide brim. ✓
Watch out. A woolly hat is for cold weather, not sunny weather.
Method. Think about what keeps you warm.
- Look at the shorts. Shorts are light and show your legs.shorts = light
- Look at the coat. A coat is warm and covers your body.coat = warm
- Write the answer. coat
Check. Wear shorts on a cold day and you will feel the cold. ✓
Watch out. Shorts are for warm weather.
Method. Think about what each hat does.
- Look at the sun hat. A sun hat keeps the sun off your face, but it is not warm.sun hat: not warm
- Look at the woolly hat. A woolly hat is thick and keeps the cold off your head.woolly hat: warm
- Write the answer. woolly hat
Check. Wear each hat on a cold day to see which one keeps you warm. ✓
Watch out. A thick hat keeps you warm. A thin hat does not.
Method. Think about each clothes item, and whether it keeps you cool or warm.
- Sort the summer clothes. Light clothes and sun hats are for summer.t-shirt, shorts, sun hat
- Sort the winter clothes. Thick clothes that keep you warm are for winter.coat, gloves, scarf
- Write the two piles. Summer: t-shirt, shorts, sun hat. Winter: coat, gloves, scarf.
Check. There are 3 summer clothes and 3 winter clothes. ✓
Watch out. Gloves and scarves keep the cold off, so they go in the winter pile.
Method. Think about what keeps you warm when it snows.
- Think about the cold day. A cold day needs warm clothes.cold = warm clothes
- Choose the warm clothes. A coat and gloves keep you warm.coat and gloves
- Write the answer. a coat and gloves
Check. Wear them outside and your hands and body stay warm. ✓
Watch out. A t-shirt is not warm enough for snow.
Method. Think about what keeps you cool on a hot day.
- Think about the hot day. A hot day needs light clothes.hot = light clothes
- Choose the light clothes. A t-shirt and shorts are light and cool.t-shirt and shorts
- Write the answer. a t-shirt and shorts
Check. A sun hat can go with them too. ✓
Watch out. Gloves are not needed on a hot day.
Method. Think about what keeps the rain off you.
- Think about the rain. Rain makes you wet, so you need something to keep it off.rain = keep dry
- Choose the clothes. A raincoat keeps the rain off your body.raincoat
- Write the answer. a raincoat
Check. Rain on a t-shirt would make you wet. ✓
Watch out. A raincoat keeps you dry, but it does not stop you from getting cold.
Method. Think about how many clothes you wear on a cold day.
- Think about winter. In winter, we wear a coat, a jumper and sometimes more on top.many layers
- Think about summer. In summer, we usually wear one light t-shirt.one light layer
- Write the answer. True
Check. Layers keep you warm, because each layer traps warm air close to your body. ✓
Watch out. Layers help you warm up or cool down as the day changes.
Method. Think about the weather on a hot day in June.
- Think about June. June is in summer, so the day is hot.June = summer
- Choose the best clothes. Gloves, a scarf and a woolly hat are for cold weather.cold-weather clothes
- Write the answer. t-shirt
Check. A t-shirt is the only summer choice on the list. ✓
Watch out. The other three are winter clothes.
Method. Think about January.
- Find the season. January is in winter.January = winter
- Think about the weather. Winter is usually cold, so we need warm clothes.cold
- Write the answer. No. January is in winter, so we need warm clothes.
Check. Shorts and a sun hat are for summer. ✓
Watch out. Check the month before you choose the clothes.
Method. Look at what each item is for.
- Look at the coat, gloves and scarf. These keep you warm on cold days.warm in winter
- Look at the shorts. Shorts are for warm weather.warm weather
- Write the answer. Shorts. They are for warm weather, not for keeping warm.
Check. The other three all keep you warm in winter. ✓
Watch out. Look for the item that does not keep you warm.
Method. Look back at the clothes you wore, and at the weather that day.
- Look back at the week. Think about the cold days and the warm days.cold days and warm days
- Compare the clothes. Warm clothes go with cold days, and light clothes go with warm days.warm = cold day
- Write what you noticed. Yes. We wore warm clothes on cold days and light clothes on warm days.
Check. Write down one example from your own week to check. ✓
Watch out. Any clear example from your own week is a good answer.