K-6 Science for the Next Generation

Lesson Plans
What is Weather?

Learning Objectives

  • Identify different types of weather, such as hot, cold, and rainy.
  • Explain how weather affects clothing choices.
  • Describe activities suitable for different weather conditions.

Introduction and Hook

Begin the lesson by discussing the concept of weather. Ask students what they think weather is and how it affects their daily lives.

Go to the Lesson

Introduce the video 'What's the Weather Like?' to help students understand basic weather concepts such as sunny, windy, rainy, and snowy.

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Direct Instruction

Explain how weather can change from day to day and how it affects clothing choices. Use examples like wearing a t-shirt on a hot day or a coat on a cold day.

Show the video 'Understanding and Measuring Weather' to demonstrate how the sun's heat affects air temperature and leads to different weather patterns.

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Guided Exploration

Engage students in a discussion about different types of weather they have experienced. Encourage them to share their experiences and observations.

Use images or flashcards to help students identify different weather conditions and the appropriate clothing for each.

Hands-On Activity

Conduct a weather observation activity where students look outside and record the current weather conditions. They can draw pictures or write simple descriptions.

Use the 'Observing Clouds' assessment to encourage students to observe and draw clouds, fostering skills in observation and recording data.

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Independent Practice

Assign the 'My Weather Diary' activity where students observe and record the weather over four days, drawing pictures and writing descriptions.

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Check for Understanding

Use the 'Hot, Cold, Sunny and Rainy' assessment to evaluate students' understanding of weather-appropriate clothing choices.

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Review and Reflection

Discuss with students what they have learned about weather and how it affects their daily lives. Encourage them to share their weather observations and experiences.

Assessment and Extension

Administer the 'How Can You Describe the Weather?' assessment to check students' ability to identify different weather conditions through images and descriptive words.

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