Seasons Flash Cards

Learn about the four seasons and their characteristics.

Free seasons flash cards with 10 terms and definitions. Flip through each card to study, or shuffle for a new order. Printable for classroom or homework use.

Seasons Terms and Definitions

EQUINOX
Day when day and night are equal length
SOLSTICE
Day with the longest or shortest daylight
MIGRATE
To travel to a different region seasonally
HIBERNATE
To sleep through the winter months
BLOOM
When flowers open in spring
HARVEST
Gathering crops in autumn
FROST
Thin layer of ice crystals on surfaces
POLLEN
Powder that helps plants reproduce in spring
DORMANT
Alive but not actively growing
CANOPY
The upper layer of leaves in a forest

About Seasons

The four seasons bring distinct changes in weather, daylight, and nature throughout the year. These flash cards help students learn vocabulary associated with each season and the natural cycles that drive them.

Seasons Vocabulary

These flash cards pair seasonal terms with their definitions. Students flip cards to learn that EQUINOX is when day and night are equal length, MIGRATE means animals travel to warmer areas, and HIBERNATE means sleeping through winter.

How to Use These Flash Cards in Class

Use these flash cards during a science unit on seasons and weather. After studying, have students create a four-panel poster showing the characteristics of each season using the vocabulary terms.

Printable Seasons Flash Cards

Click the print button to print these seasons flash cards. The printable version lists all terms and definitions, perfect for classroom handouts or homework.

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