Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: A Tree for All Seasons
The students will observe a maple tree throughout the year and recognize changes in weather and phenology using their 5 senses.
British Council
Learn English Kids: The Leaves on the Trees
Listen to a song about how trees change throughout the seasons. Do the matching activity and print off an activity that sees how well you can follow directions.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: Tree House Weather Kids: Seasons and Temperature: Greenhouse Effect
Animated resource helps young researchers understand what global warming and the greenhouse effect mean.
University of Pittsburgh
Univ. Of Pittsburgh/seasonal Decline in Tree Sparrow
A HIGH level science article written about the change in clutch size through a mating season and the possible science base for this phenomena.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: Tree House Weather Kids: What Causes the Season?
Explore what causes the change of seasons on the Earth.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Why Do Leaves Change Colour?
Understand the science behind why leaves change throughout the seasons. Why don't pine trees lose their needles?
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Autumn
This site from the encyclopedia Wikipedia describes both the Autumn, or Fall, season as well as the reason for the season. Links are provided to information about the equinox and solstice associated with the season as well as a link to...
Read Works
Read Works: Look at Leaves!
[Free Registration/Login Required] An information text about leaved during each of the four seasons. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: Look at Leaves
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about how the leaves on trees change from season to season. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in drawing conclusions.
Other
Stat Soft: Statistics Glossary
Dozens of statistical terms are defined and illustrated in this glossary.