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Autumn
Natural Sciences
How Nature is Affected
One way to tell for certain that the season is changing to Autumn is the changing of the leaves in trees. The leaves will shift in colour from green to yellow - some even reach a dark red - before they turn brown and fall off of the tree. This is a natural process where the leaves lose their chlorophyll. Not all trees go through this cycle, some trees in South Africa keep their leaves at a consistent green colour all throughout the year. We call those trees evergreen trees
The students will collect leaves from two different trees on the school ground for about two weeks. After they have finished collecting the leaves they will compare the colours of the leaves to see if they have changed. Through this activity they must determine which tree is the evergreen tree.
The Weather in Auntumn
During the beginning weeks of Autumn, the weather can be quite unpredictable. Conditions like temperature, wind and rainfall may vary from week to week and even from day to day.
The class can keep track of the weather conditions for one week by recording the temperature, wind and rainfall every day. They must them make predictions on what they think the weather will be like the following week and compare their predictions with their findings after making more recordings.
Social Sciences
How People are Affected
The change of the season does not only affect the migration of animals, bit it also influences where people decide to go. Things like weather conditions will often help people decide where they would like to spend their holidays. For example, during the Autumn season the Kruger National Park is a popular destination for people to go on holiday as the dry conditions make the bushveld less lush, making it easier to spot animals through the branches of trees. During Autumn the Kruger National Park's temperature is also more mild, making it ideal for people who want to escape the cold.
After the March school holiday, each learner can tell the teacher where they went or perhaps if they stayed at home. The teacher will then mark each destination on a map so that the class can see how the Autumn weather influenced their movement.
The weather in Autumn
One of the first signs of the changing season is a change in temperature. At the beginning of March we start to notice cooler temperatures. The temperature continues to get cooler all throughout April and May. We know this because people have made a record of the temperature for every day so that we can keep track of the climate and seasons. This record can be displayed on a chart or even on a heat map.
The learners can record the temperature for every day of the month by colouring squares on a chart. If it was a cold day, they can colour the square blue. If it was a mild day, they can colour it yellow. If it was a warm day, they can colour the square red. At the end of the month they can create their own heat map.
Technology
How People Are Affected
During Autumn people's wardrobes shift from Summer shorts and t-shirts to long sleeved shirts, sweaters and scarves. This shift can be quite difficult to get accustomed to, especially in March where there is usually a combination of warm days and cool days. Because of this. people have designed different types of fabric to make clothes for different conditions. Some fabrics insulate heat very well while others are more breathable.
For this activity, the learners will investigate different garments made out of different fabrics. They will get to feel the different textures and test out the properties of the fabric. This will help them gain a better understanding of what types of clothing to wear for specific weather conditions.
How Animals are Affected
In South Africa, the change in the weather and temperatures bring changes in the behaviours and the conditions for animals. Most birds migrate to parts of the world with warmer and more suitable conditions, but there are some bird species, especially those found in urban areas, that choose to stay in South Africa all year round. The dry conditions result in less vegetation and seeds for birds to feed on, however there are communities that aim to create environments that promote the conservation of South Africa's non-migratory bird species.
The learners will be tasked with designing and making a bird feeder to provide food for the non-migratory birds found at school during Autumn.