What is Fall?Based on the book, “Why is it Fall?” by Sara L. Latta

There are four seasons of the year. Fall is one of the seasons. The others are winter, summer, and spring.

Each season lasts about three months and has its own kind of weather.

• Fall is cooler than summer, but warmer that winter.• Summer is hot.• Winter is cold.

Fall is also known as Autumn.

• It begins right after summer.• Fall is called “Fall” because the leaves fall from the trees.

Get it?

We go to school.

Earth moves around the sun on a tilt, which causes more or less sunlight to fall on different parts of the Earth.

• Days get cooler.• Days get shorter.

Why do leaves change color?

• With less sunlight, plants make less food. They get ready to rest for winter. The green part of leaves that makes food goes away.

• Other plants turn brown and look dead, but they are still alive! Like the bears, they will rest all winter.

What do animals do in the fall?

• In fall, animals get ready for winter. Some grow long, thick fur to keep them warm. Others gather food.

• Squirrels store nuts.• Bear eat a lot in order to prepare for hibernation.

Why do birds fly away?

• Some birds, such as geese and ducks, do not like to live in the cold weather. They fly south to warmer places, where it has summer weather all year round.

• Butterflies also migrate.

Holidays in Fall

• Halloween

• Thanksgiving

Other cool stuff in the Fall

We can jump in the leaves.

What have we learned about Fall?