Exploring the Seasons Lapbook Package Copyright 2014 Knowledge Box Central www.knowledgeboxcentral.com PKG_ESEAS ISBN # Printed Format: 978-1-62472-160-1 Ebook Format: 978-1-62472-159-5 Publisher: Knowledge Box Central http://www.knowledgeboxcentral.com All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording or otherwise, without the prior permission of the publisher, except as provided by USA copyright law. The purchaser of the ebook is licensed to copy this information for use with the immediate family members only. If you are interested in copying for a larger group, please contact the publisher. Printed format is not to be copied and is consumable. It is designed for one student only. All information and graphics within this product are originals or have been used with permission from its owners, and credit has been given when appropriate. These include, but are not limited to the following: www.christiancliparts.net, www.iclipart.com, Art Explosion Clipart, and http://www.coloring.ws/autumn2.htm. Special thanks to Melissa Boucher. She is the author of the Study Guides that are included in this product. The Study Guides are being used with her permission and are now owned by Knowledge Box Central.
Table of Contents How Do I Get Started?.....4-5 Lapbook Base Assembly Instructions....6 Splendid Spring Lapbook......7 Layout Guide 8-11 Student Instructions Guide..12-20 Booklets...21-56 Study Guide 57-62 Resources...63 Sunny Summer Lapbook. 64 Layout Guide.....65-68 Student Instruction Guide....69-78 Booklets.79-121 Study Guide.122-129 Resources... 130 All About Autumn Lapbook......131 Layout Guide...132-135 Student Instruction Guide.136-142 Booklets...143-170 Study Guide.171-176 Resources... 177 Wonder of Winter Lapbook...178 Layout Guide...179-182 Student Instruction Guide.183-195 Booklets...196-234 Study Guide.235-242 Resources...243
How do I get started? First, you will want to gather your supplies. Depending on which format you purchased from us, you will need different supplies. So, take what applies, and skip over the rest. *** Printing: *Print instructions and study guide on white copy paper. *Print the booklet templates on 24# colored paper, unless noted otherwise. *White cardstock, where noted. *** Assembly: *Folders: We use colored file folders, which can be found at Wal-Mart, Sam s, Office Depot, Costco, etc. You will need 12 file folders to complete the entire lapbook package (3 folders per lapbook). You may use manila folders if you prefer, but we have found that children respond better with the brightly colored folders. Don t worry about the tabs. they aren t important. If you prefer, you can purchase the assembled lapbook bases from our website *Glue: For booklet assembly, we use glue sticks and sometimes hot glue, depending on the specific booklet. We have found that bottle glue stays wet for too long, so it s not a great choice for lapbooking. *Other Supplies: Of course, you will need scissors. Many booklets require additional supplies. Some of these include meta brad fasteners, paper clips, ribbon, yarn, staples, hole puncher, etc. You may want to add decorations of your own, including stickers, buttons, coloring pages, cut-out clipart, etc. The most important thing is to use your imagination! Make it your own!!
Ok. I ve gathered the supplies. Now how do I use this product? Inside, you will find several sections for each lapbook. They are as follows: 1. Student Instruction Guide: This section is written directly to the student, in language that he or she can understand. These instructions will tell the student exactly how to assemble the lapbook base and how to cut out and assemble each booklet. Here, they will find a layout of where each booklet should be placed in the lapbook and pictures of a completed lapbook. They will also tell the student exactly what should be written inside each booklet as he or she comes to it during the study. However, depending on the age of the child, there may be some parent/teacher assistance needed. 2. Booklet Templates: This section includes all of the template pages and components for the booklets within this lapbook. 3. Study Guide: This section includes most of the information that you need to teach this subject. You may choose to teach directly from the Study Guide, or you may choose to allow your student to read the study guide himself, depending on the age of the child and their ability to understand the concepts. Either way, you will find all of the information here.
Lapbook Base Assembly Instructions You will need 3 folders of any color for each season lapbook. Take each one and fold both sides toward the original middle fold and make firm creases on these folds (Figure 1). Then glue (and staple if needed) the backs of the small flaps together (Figure 2). Figure 1 Figure 2
Splendid Spring
Splendid Spring Lapbook Layout Guide This is the Layout for your lapbook. The shapes may not be exact on the layout, but you will get the idea of where each booklet should go inside your lapbook. Inside of 1 st Folder Inside of 2 nd Folder:
Inside of 3 rd Folder: Splendid Spring Lapbook Layout Guide
Below are pictures of a completed lapbook! This should help in figuring out how to assemble booklets and how to put it all together. Please keep in mind that you can make your lapbook your own by doing booklets in any order and decorating your lapbook as you choose. Folder 1 Folder 2
Folder 3 Complete Lapook
Splendid Spring Lapbook Student Instruction Guide Booklet #1 The Arrival of Spring *Student Instructions: Answer the following booklet question by writing your answers on the blank booklet page. Use the extra booklet page if you need more room. 1. What is happening to Earth as spring time arrives? **Assembly Instructions: Cut out along the outer black line edges of the booklet. Fold the bottom upward on black line. Fold tab at the top downward. This tab should overlap the bottom page to form a matchbook booklet. Cut out along the black line edges of the booklet pages. Attach the page with the picture to the front of the booklet using glue. Attach the remaining pages to the inside of the booklet at the top using a staple. Attach to lapbook using glue. Booklet #2 Spring Equinox *Student Instructions: Color the Earth on the front of the booklet. Shade the picture to illustrate what a spring equinox looks like. Then answer the following questions on the blank pages of the booklet: 1. What happens during the spring equinox? 2. What is the approximate date of the spring equinox each year in the northern hemisphere? **Assembly Instructions: Cut out along the outer black line edges of the booklet, being careful not to separate circles. Attach to lapbook using glue.
The Arrival of Spring The Arrival of Spring What is happening to Earth as spring time arrives? Booklet 1 Print suggestion: Print on light colored paper
Spring Equinox Booklet 2 Print suggestion: Print on white paper
Splendid Spring Lapbook Study Guide The Arrival of Spring During the fall and winter, our half of the plant, the northern hemisphere, is turned away from the sun s rays. As spring approaches here, the planet tilts toward the sun. Spring arrives when Earth begins to face the sun and move closer to its warm rays. Spring Equinox The spring equinox is called vernal equinox and happens each year on March 20 th in the northern hemisphere. This is the first day of spring. On this day there are exactly twelve hours of daylight and twelve hours of darkness. This means that the sun will rise shortly before 7:00 a.m. and set around 7:00 p.m. on this day. Changes to the Environment Day and Night Temperatures As we move into spring and closer to summer, the days gradually gain more and more light. Therefore, we are able to stay outdoors later. By turning the clocks forward one hour in the spring, we are able to enjoy an extra hour of light at the end of the day. This is known as Daylight Savings Time in our country. Not all states observe Daylight Savings Time, however. Arizona and Hawaii do not observe it. Some people have trouble remembering if the clock is set up an hour or back and hour. Remember spring forward to set clocks forward an hour in spring, and fall back to set clocks back an hour in the fall. The extra hours of daylight allow the temperature to stay warmer, longer. This means the nights start staying warm due to warm days, until eventually, the temperatures even out over the course of spring. The extra daylight hours also allow the sun more time to warm the earth. A warmer ground allows for plants to warm up and start growing. As the ground thaws, the soil is easier to work with for planting and gardening. Thaw and Flooding When the temperature rises, and the sun warms up the earth, melting the snow and ice on the ground, ponds and lakes, this is called a thaw. If there is a great deal of ice and snow on the ground, the thaw may cause flooding in certain areas. Flooding happens when the water levels in rivers, brooks and streams rise as snow and ice melts. These bodies of water may become too swollen, and the water spills over the banks. Floods can be very damaging and may destroy farmers crops or the basements of houses. However, in other parts of the world, such as Egypt, the flood waters will help soil to be fertile. People are then able to plant and grow their crops.
Sunny Summer
Sunny Summer Lapbook Layout Guide This is the Layout for your lapbook. The shapes may not be exact on the layout, but you will get the idea of where each booklet should go inside your lapbook. Inside of 1 st Folder Inside of 2 nd Folder: Summer vocabulary
Inside of 3 rd Folder: Sunny Summer Lapbook Layout Guide
Below are pictures of a completed lapbook! This should help in figuring out how to assemble booklets and how to put it all together. Please keep in mind that you can make your lapbook your own by doing booklets in any order and decorating your lapbook as you choose. Folder 1 Folder 2
Folder 3 Complete Lapook
Sunny Summer Lapbook Student Instruction Guide Booklet #1 The Arrival of Summer *Student Instructions: Answer the following booklet question, by writing your answers on the blank booklet page. Use the extra booklet page if you need more room. 1. Name three things that you look forward to doing this summer. **Assembly Instructions: Cut out along the outer black line edges of the booklet. Fold the bottom upward on black line. Fold tab at the top downward. This tab should overlap the bottom page to form a matchbook booklet. Cut out along the black line edges of the booklet pages. Attach the page with the picture to the front of the booklet using glue. Attach the remaining pages to the inside of the booklet at the top using a staple. Attach to lapbook using glue. Booklet #2 Summer Solstice *Student Instructions: Color the Earth on the front of the booklet. Shade the picture to illustrate what a summer solstice looks like. Then answer the following questions on the blank pages of the booklet: 1. What happens during the summer solstice? 2. What is the approximate date of the summer solstice each year in the northern hemisphere? **Assembly Instructions: Cut out along the outer black line edges of the booklet, being careful not to separate circles. Fold booklet accordion style, making sure the picture is on the front. Attach back page to lapbook using glue.
Environmental Changes-Day/Night Temperature Changes Booklet 3 Print suggestion: Print on white paper
Summer Planting Summer Planting Booklet 10 Print suggestion: Print on white or light colored paper
Sunny Summer Lapbook Study Guide The Arrival of Summer As spring turns into summer, the weather becomes warmer and the daytime lasts longer. Summer is the favorite season of may people. The warm weather and sunny days are perfect for getting out of the house and doing lots of outdoor activities. After a long, cold winter, and the unstable weather of spring, summer is very much welcomed season. The summer months seem to offer us a chance to relax more, play more, and enjoy the warm sunshine more. Summer Solstice A solstice is an astronomical event that occurs twice each year. Winter solstice is the shortest day of the year, and occurs on December 21st or 22nd. Summer solstice is the longest day of the year. It is summer in the United States when the northern half of the Earth is closest to the sun. The summer solstice comes each year on June 20th or 21st in the northern part of the world. This is the first day of summer, and the longest day of the year. Around the world, different cultures celebrate this day with a solstice party. Changes to the Environment Day and Night Temperatures As summer arrives, the outside temperature increases from mostly moderate to hot. When extremely hot temperatures last for several days, it is called a heat wave. The sun is strongest and highest in the sky during the summer. The sun rises early in the summer and sets late. This gives plenty of time for outdoor activities. The hottest hours of any summer day are between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when the sun s rays are the strongest. The evening and nighttime hours are normally balmy and comfortable, as well as the early morning hours. The hottest period of summer usually starts about a month after the first day of summer. Evaporation, Drought and Water Bans The hot rays of the sun will cause water to evaporate, or disappear, into the air. Evaporate means to turn into vapor. This is why gardens and birdbaths dry up so quickly on hot and sunny days. A drought occurs when there is no rain fall for a long time during the hot summer. The ground dries up and cracks. Plants die, and wild animals and insects may also die, from the lack of water. Cities and towns may put water bans into effect. A water ban means to legally prohibit the over-use of water. Homeowners and businesses are only allowed to water grass and outdoor plants and flowers at certain times of the day, or certain days of the week, during a ban.
All About Autumn
All About Autumn Lapbook Layout Guide This is the Layout for your lapbook. The shapes may not be exact on the layout, but you will get the idea of where each booklet should go inside your lapbook. Inside of 1 st Folder Inside of 2 nd Folder:
Inside of 3 rd Folder: All About Autumn Lapbook Layout Guide
Below are pictures of a completed lapbook! This should help in figuring out how to assemble booklets and how to put it all together. Please keep in mind that you can make your lapbook your own by doing booklets in any order and decorating your lapbook as you choose. Folder 1 Folder 2
Folder 3 Complete Lapook
All About Autumn Lapbook Student Instruction Guide Booklet #1 History of Autumn *Student Instructions: Answer the following booklet questions by writing your answers on the blank booklet pages. 1. Why was the season autumn first called Harvest? 2. Why do many people around the world call this season fall? **Assembly Instructions: Cut out along the outer black line edges of the booklet. Fold the bottom upward on black line. Fold tab at the top downward. This tab should overlap the bottom page to form a matchbook booklet. Cut out along the black line edges of the booklet pages. Attach the page with the picture to the front of the booklet using glue. Attach the remaining pages to the inside of the booklet at the top using a staple. Attach to lapbook using glue. Booklet #2 Autumnal Equinox *Student Instructions: Color the Earth on the front of the booklet. Shade the picture to illustrate what an Autumnal Equinox looks like. Then answer the following questions on the blank pages of the booklet: 1. What happens during the Autumnal Equinox? 2. What is the approximate date of the Autumnal Equinox each year in the Northern Hemisphere? **Assembly Instructions: Cut out along the outer black line edges of the booklet, being careful not to separate circles. Attach to lapbook using glue.
Environmental Changes-Indian Summer Indian Summer Booklet 6 Print suggestion: Print on white paper
Preserving and Pickling Booklet 14 Print suggestion: Print on colored paper
All About Autumn Lapbook Study Guide History of Autumn Originally, before the 16th century, Harvest was the term used to refer to the Autumn season. However, over time, more people began moving away from farming and the country in order to make a living in town, in more industrial occupations. The word harvest evolved from defining a time of year to the activity of reaping, or harvesting crops. Today, the term Autumn or Fall is used to define the season. The term Fall refers to the falling tree leaves. Autumnal Equinox For most of the year, day and night are different lengths of time. However, come Autumn, there is a day with exactly twelve hours of daylight and twelve hours of darkness. This day is called the Autumn Equinox. In the northern hemisphere the Autumn Equinox is on September 22nd or 23rd. During the next Autumn Equinox, pay attention to what time it gets light and dark. Changes to the Environment Leaves One spectacular feature of Autumn in the temperate or moderate zones is the changing color of the tree leaves. Trees that lose their leaves are called deciduous. All during the summer months, each leaf is busy producing food for the tree. Leaves take a gas called carbon dioxide from the air and suck up water from the soil, and then combine that with sunlight to produce food for the tree. The leaves absorb the sunlight because of chlorophyll, the green substance that gives leaves their color. During the Fall and Winter, leaves stop making food. The chlorophyll is no longer needed, so the green color in the leaves fade. The hidden colors of yellow, red, orange and purple now become noticeable. The weather, sunlight, and type of tree all affect the changing color of a leaf. Typically, maple leaves become a red and orange color. Birch trees become a brilliant yellow. Oak and dogwood tree leaves turn a deep red or purple. Then, the leaves themselves fall from the tree because they are no longer producing food. The fallen leaves die, and then provide food and shelter for insects. The rotting leaves offer good nutrients to the soil and help other plants to grow.
Wonder of Winter
Wonder of Winter Lapbook Layout Guide This is the Layout for your lapbook. The shapes may not be exact on the layout, but you will get the idea of where each booklet should go inside your lapbook. Inside of 1 st Folder Sno Inside of 2 nd Folder: Feeding the Birds
Wonder of Winter Lapbook Layout Guide Inside of 3 rd Folder: To: My Valentine
Below are pictures of a completed lapbook! This should help in figuring out how to assemble booklets and how to put it all together. Please keep in mind that you can make your lapbook your own by doing booklets in any order and decorating your lapbook as you choose. Folder 1 Folder 2
Folder 3 Complete Lapook
The Wonder of Winter Lapbook Student Instruction Guide Booklet #1 Reason for the Seasons *Student Instructions: Answer the following booklet questions by writing your answers on the blank booklet pages. 1. Why does the earth have seasons? 2. Why is it winter in the northern hemisphere in December and January? **Assembly Instructions: Cut out along the outer black line edges of the booklet. Fold the bottom upward on black line. Fold tab at the top downward. This tab should overlap the bottom page to form a matchbook booklet. Cut out along the black line edges of the booklet pages. Attach the page with the picture to the front of the booklet using glue. Attach the remaining pages to the inside of the booklet at the top using a staple. Attach to lapbook using glue. Booklet #2 Winter Solstice *Student Instructions: Color the Earth on the front of the booklet. Shade the picture to illustrate what a Winter Solstice looks like. Then answer the following questions on the blank pages of the booklet: 1. What happens during the winter solstice? 2. What is the approximate date of the winter solstice each year in the northern hemisphere? **Assembly Instructions: Cut out along the outer black line edges of the booklet, being careful not to separate circles. Attach to lapbook using glue.
Environmental Changes: Snowstorms & Blizzards Blizzard Safety Tips Booklet 7 Print suggestion: Print on colored paper
Favorites Outdoor Winter Activities Outdoor Winter Activities Snowman Booklet 12 Print suggestion: Print on white paper
The Wonder of Winter Lapbook Study Guide The Reason for Seasons The Earth is always in motion, spinning around the Sun. It takes 365 days for Earth to go around the Sun once. As the Earth spins, it tilts a little to the side. Consequently, the portion of the Earth tilting toward the Sun gets more sunlight and warmth. Since the Earth is always moving, different portions tilt toward the Sun at different times of the year. This is the reason for the changing seasons. In December and January, the northern hemisphere is tilting away from the Sun. Therefore, it is winter. Alternately, the southern half of the Earth has summer in December and January, when that section of Earth is tilting toward the Sun. Winter Solstice The shortest day of the year in this part of the world is December 21st. This day marks the beginning of winter and winter solstice. After December 21st, the days will begin to grow longer, giving about two extra minutes of sunlight each day. However, the cold temperatures and possibility of snow will remain for much longer. Changes to the Environment Day and Night and Temperatures Winter is marked by very short days and long, dark nights with mostly frigid temperatures. Shorter days mean less sunlight, which cause temperatures to stay colder longer. January is generally the coldest of months. Come March, winter is ending and signs of spring are beginning to appear everywhere. As the days become longer, temperatures then begin to warm up due to more sunlight. Frost There is invisible water in the air at all times called water vapor. In winter, when the temperature dips below freezing, these drops of water vapor change to ice crystals and form a fine layer on every outdoor surface, such as the ground or on the needles of a pine tree. This is called frost. Come morning, extra caution may need to be taken because frost may make sidewalks and roadways slippery. These ice crystals may need to be scraped off of car windows, and cars may need to run for several minutes before driving them in order to warm up the engines.