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Lesson 2

Spring

How do you know when it
is spring?
Spring is the season after winter.
Look around you.
You might see butterflies.
butterfly

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In spring, there are more
hours of sunlight than
in winter.
The sunlight warms the
land, air, and water.
A Why are they wearing
shorts?
Sunlight in Spring

Date

Sunrise

Sunset

Hours of Sunlight

March 21

5:55 A.M.

6:04 P.M.

12 hours, 9 minutes
Read a Chart

Quick Check
Fill in the blanks.
4. Use the chart. There were more than
hours of sunlight on March 21.
5. What do you like to do in spring?

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What happens in spring?
When spring comes, the
weather gets warmer.
It might rain a lot.
Rain and sunlight help
plants grow.

plants

A In spring, plants begin to grow.

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Many animals are born
in spring.
Animals eat the plants
that grow.
Birds build nests
for their young. C
birds’ nest

Quick Check
How are winter and spring different? Write two
facts about each season.
6. winter (different) alike

spring (different)

seasons

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