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Weather Watchers

Lesson Plan

Weather Watchers

Understand daily weather changes

In this lesson, students will create simple weather wheels to track daily weather changes. This activity will enhance their observational skills and promote discussions about how weather affects our daily choices and moods. Understanding weather is crucial for young learners as it helps them make sense of the world around them and prepares them for making informed decisions based on weather conditions.

Audience

Kindergarten Students

Time

25 minutes

Approach

Understand daily weather changes

Materials

Paper plates, Brads (paper fasteners), Crayons or markers, Scissors, Weather symbols (sun, cloud, rain, snow), Printable Weather Symbols, and Discussion Questions

Step 1

Introduction to Weather

5 minutes

  • Begin by asking students what they know about weather.
  • Discuss different types of weather (sunny, cloudy, rainy, snowy).
  • Explain that they will be making a weather wheel to track the weather each day.

Step 2

Crafting Weather Wheels

10 minutes

  • Distribute paper plates and weather symbols to each student.
  • Instruct students to color and cut out the weather symbols.
  • Show them how to attach the symbols to the paper plate using a brad, creating a wheel that can spin to show different weather types.

Step 3

Weather Observation

5 minutes

  • Ask students to look outside and decide what the weather is like today.
  • Have them set their weather wheel to match the current weather.
  • Encourage them to share their observations with the class.

Step 4

Discussion on Weather Impact

5 minutes

  • Use the discussion questions to talk about how different weather affects what we wear and do.
  • Encourage students to think about how weather can change their mood or activities.
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Worksheet

Printable Weather Symbols

These cards feature symbols for different weather types, such as sun, cloud, rain, and snow, for students to use on their weather wheels.




Sun







Cloud







Rain







Snow




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Discussion

Discussion Questions

These questions will guide a conversation about how weather affects daily life and choices.

How does the weather today make you feel?

Encourage students to express their feelings and relate them to the weather.







What clothes do you wear when it's rainy?

Discuss appropriate clothing choices for different weather conditions.







Can you play outside when it's snowing? Why or why not?

Talk about activities that are suitable for different weather types.







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