How does a lake change from January to July?

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Intro

Hi there, curious minds! I'm Crafty Clover! Let's discover something amazing. How does a lake change from January to July?

The Big Idea

A lake looks different every month! It changes from winter to summer. Let's follow a year.

January

Step one: January. In January, ice covers many northern lakes, and the water is cold and still. Animals move slowly underneath.

Spring and Summer

Step two: Spring and Summer. By April, the ice melts and the lake turns over, mixing from top to bottom. In June, the surface warms, plants and algae grow, and fish spawn.

July and Beyond

Step three: July and Beyond. In July, the lake is layered and busy with insects, birds, and swimmers. Then fall begins the cycle again.

A Closer Look

Let's take a closer look! Ice and rest. Turnover. Layers and life. Cooling.

Quick Facts

Quick facts! Many northern Ontario lakes are frozen for four or five months. Spring turnover mixes water. Fish spawn in June. Fall starts the cycle.

Think Like a Scientist

Now, think like a scientist! Draw the same lake four times. Show it frozen in winter. Show ice melting in spring. Show it busy in summer and colorful in fall. What changes in each picture?

Outro

From January ice and slow animals, a northern lake melts and turns over by April, warms with growing plants and spawning fish in June, and is layered and busy in July before fall starts the cycle again. Science is amazing! Keep asking questions! The more you look around, the more wonders you will find, so keep your eyes open! Crafty Clover can be found on Amazon Books, Google Bookstore, and Apple Books. Available for purchase or download! Bye for now!