How Many Seasons Are There at the Poles?

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Intro

Hi there, curious minds! I'm Crafty Clover! Let's discover something amazing. How many seasons are there at the poles?

The Big Idea

The poles have two main seasons, a long sunny summer and a long dark winter! Spring and autumn are very short. Let's go around the year.

Polar Summer

Step one: polar summer. The long, sunny summer has the Sun up almost all day. Plants bloom and birds arrive. The Sun may never set at all.

Polar Winter

Step two: polar winter. The long, dark winter has little or no sunlight. The air is freezing and the sea freezes over. The Sun may never rise at all.

Quick Changes

Step three: quick changes. Spring and autumn are very short. They happen when the Sun first creeps over the horizon or slips away.

A Closer Look

Let's take a closer look! Summer means months of sunshine. Winter means months of darkness. Spring comes in just a few weeks. And autumn can seem to arrive overnight. In the Arctic, people also notice smaller changes like ice freezing, birds arriving, and first flowers.

Quick Facts

Quick facts! Spring at the poles can feel like it arrives in a few weeks. In the Arctic, people notice many smaller shifts in the year. Some Arctic peoples name six or more seasons. Walk outside with a grown-up to watch the seasons change. The poles are all about light and dark.

Think Like a Scientist

Now, make a year-wheel! Draw a circle and divide it into pieces. Make two big sections for polar summer and polar winter. Add two thin slices for spring and fall. Color each season a different color.

Outro

The poles have a long summer, a long winter, and two short seasons. Science is amazing! Crafty Clover can be found on Amazon Books, Google Bookstore, and Apple Books. Available for purchase or download! Bye for now!