Investigate the science behind extreme weather events associated with different seasons. This resource helps students understand climate patterns and their impact on communities. Designed for 8th Grade students in a small group setting, this lesson will take approximately 75 minutes to complete.
Alison Lickert
Instructor
This lesson helps 5th-grade students understand the key differences between weather and climate, recognize their local weather patterns, and begin to grasp global climate concepts. Students will learn essential vocabulary in both English and Spanish, fostering bilingual comprehension in science. Designed for a 90-minute session.
Tailisse Santiago Flores
English Language Arts Teacher
In this lesson, students will explore the diverse weather patterns of the Southeast states. Through collaborative and active learning strategies, students will engage in activities that enhance their understanding of regional climates. This lesson is important as it helps students appreciate geographical diversity and its impact on daily life, fostering a deeper connection to the natural world.
Veronica Doe
English, History, Earth Science
Embark on a 5-day journey where 3rd-grade students transform into junior meteorologists, comparing and contrasting daily weather phenomena like temperature, wind, and precipitation in different locations. This lesson is crucial for developing observational skills and understanding global weather patterns. Designed for a whole classroom setting, each session is 30 minutes long.
Elizabeth Tran
Science Teacher
Explore and compare daily weather patterns across different locations! This 5-day lesson helps 3rd graders understand and describe key weather elements like temperature, wind, and precipitation in various places at the same time. Each daily session is 30 minutes, culminating in an assessment on Day 5.
Elizabeth Tran
Science Teacher
In this lesson, students will explore the scientific reasons behind how winter affects our mood and brain chemistry. Through experiments and data analysis, students will gain insights into seasonal affective disorder and the role of sunlight in mood regulation. This lesson is important as it helps students understand the biological and environmental factors influencing mental health, fostering awareness and empathy.
Shaneira DaSilva
Counselor
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.
Tamara peay
English
This five-day lesson plan helps 3rd-grade students understand and compare daily weather conditions like temperature, wind, and precipitation in different locations. It builds foundational knowledge in meteorology and observational skills. Designed for whole-class instruction, each session is 30 minutes long, with a short assessment at the end of the week.
Elizabeth Tran
Science Teacher
This 5-day lesson helps 3rd-grade students compare and describe daily weather in different locations at the same time, focusing on air temperature, wind direction, and precipitation, all taught in Spanish. Each session is 30 minutes long, designed for a whole-classroom setting.
Elizabeth Tran
Science Teacher
In this engaging Pre-K lesson, students will explore the fascinating world of weather, learning about different weather conditions such as sunny, rainy, cloudy, and snowy. This lesson is important as it helps young learners understand and relate to the world around them, fostering curiosity and observation skills. The session will last 30 minutes and is designed for a Tier 1 classroom setting.
Lisa Mihnos
General Education Teacher
In this 30-minute small-group series, ninth graders learn to identify and articulate their emotions by mapping them to weather patterns. This lesson boosts self-awareness and emotional literacy in a supportive Tier 2 setting.
Jazmeen Rivera
Social Worker
This lesson will guide 6th-grade students through a review of weathering, erosion, and the rock cycle, emphasizing the processes that shape our planet. Understanding these concepts is crucial as they form the foundation for earth science and help students appreciate the dynamic nature of Earth's surface. The lesson is designed for one 30-minute session and includes engaging activities to reinforce learning.
Tracie Flowers
General Education Teacher
This activity allows students across all grades to visualize emotions as daily weather changes. They will create personal 'weather maps' reflecting their current emotional climates, fostering a rich discussion on emotional variability and coping strategies.
Rebecca Biggard
Counselor
In this 30-minute lesson, 3rd graders explore the stages of the water cycle through interactive activities and visualizations. Understanding the water cycle helps students connect science to real-world weather patterns and environmental awareness.
Briauna Mancuso
General Education Teacher
In this lesson, students will create 'emotional weather reports' using weather conditions as metaphors for their current feelings. This imaginative exercise encourages students to explore and articulate their emotions creatively while gaining self-awareness. By using weather metaphors, students can express complex emotions in a relatable and engaging way, enhancing their emotional vocabulary and self-awareness.
Jane Sclafani
Special Education Teacher, General Education Teacher, Behavior Interventionist
Students will explore the stages of the water cycle (evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection) through engaging activities and real-world connections. Understanding the water cycle builds foundational science knowledge and highlights the importance of water in daily life. Audience: 3rd Grade, Tier 1, 1 session, 30 minutes.
Mackenzie
Special Education Teacher
This lesson assesses 6th-grade beginner Spanish students' understanding of weather vocabulary. Students will review weather terms through an engaging song and then demonstrate their knowledge with a quiz. This is a Tier 1 (classroom-wide) lesson designed for one 48-minute session.
Emily Snay
Instructor
For Grades 1 to 4, this lesson helps students visually map their emotions using weather symbols. By associating feelings with weather patterns, students will gain deeper insights into their emotional states and develop a language for discussing their mood changes.
Meghan Geppner-Drewniak
Counselor
In this lesson, students will learn to chart their emotions like weather patterns, helping them understand and articulate their feelings. This visual approach can open discussions about mood changes and self-awareness, fostering emotional intelligence and self-reflection.
Kelley Guerra
Special Education Teacher, Behavior Interventionist
Engage a small group in comparing emotions to weather patterns, teaching how they change and how we can forecast them. This lesson supports emotional prediction and management.
Juanita Martinez
Counselor
Discover the science behind snow, ice, and other winter phenomena, along with seasonal activities. This resource makes winter an exciting topic for scientific inquiry and exploration. Designed for a 2nd Grade Class over 40 minutes.
Joy Zuck
School Administrator
In this lesson, students will create 'weather reports' to reflect their current emotional states. This creative exercise encourages emotional literacy and provides a platform for students to express themselves and support their peers. By using weather as a metaphor, students can explore and articulate their feelings in a relatable and imaginative way, fostering a supportive classroom environment.
Misty Nedberg
General Education Teacher
Leverage student curiosity about nature by exploring the water cycle. This hands-on lesson for K-2 includes experiments that visually illustrate evaporation, condensation, and precipitation, fostering a meaningful understanding of water's journey through our world.
Cheryl Carlson
Instructor
Explore the fascinating patterns of Earth's seasons! This 30-minute lesson for 4th graders helps students understand why we have seasons and the predictable changes they bring, connecting scientific concepts to their everyday experiences.
Elizabeth Pina
Science Teacher, Social Studies Teacher, Special Education Teacher
In this lesson, students will create 'emotional weather reports' to express their feelings using weather terminology and symbols. This activity is important as it enhances emotional literacy and self-awareness, providing students with a creative outlet for self-expression. By associating emotions with weather patterns, students can better articulate their feelings and develop a deeper understanding of their emotional states.
Hensi. Brice
General Education Teacher
In this lesson, students will engage in interactive discussions and activities to articulate their emotional 'weather' for the day, creating a personal 'weather report'. This exercise aids in developing self-regulation and empathy, fostering a better understanding of fluctuating feelings. By learning to express their emotions, students can better manage their responses and develop empathy for others.
Joehami Leon
Counselor
Explore weather patterns and how different types of weather can make us feel. This lesson helps 3rd-grade students understand basic meteorology while building emotional literacy. Designed for one 30-minute session.
Chelsea Hiscock
General Education Teacher
In this lesson, students will explore complex emotions by creating 'weather reports' that express their feelings using a broader range of weather symbols. This activity helps students develop a deeper emotional vocabulary and self-awareness, which are crucial for their social-emotional development. By associating emotions with weather symbols, students can articulate their feelings more effectively, fostering better communication and emotional intelligence.
Jamie S. Hirsch
Counselor
In this lesson, students will create a 'Feelings Forecast' to visually map their current emotions and predict how they might change throughout the week. This activity encourages students to recognize emotional patterns and prepares them for potential emotional shifts. By understanding their emotional 'weather,' students can develop better emotional awareness and regulation skills.
Richard Wothers
Special Education Teacher
In this lesson, students will conduct simple science experiments related to winter and the North Pole, fostering curiosity and scientific inquiry. They'll learn about states of matter and temperature changes through hands-on activities. This lesson is important as it encourages scientific thinking and helps students understand fundamental concepts of physical science in a fun and engaging way.
Ciara McNearly
Instructor
In this lesson, students will create a weather chart that parallels daily weather changes with their own emotional climates. By connecting the external world with their internal feelings, students can develop awareness and language around mood shifts, leading to a more nuanced understanding of emotional regulation. This lesson is important as it helps young students articulate their emotions and understand that feelings can change just like the weather.
Kristin Jordan
Counselor
In this lesson, students will act as 'weather reporters' to share updates about their emotional climate using weather metaphors. This activity helps students connect their feelings with tangible visuals, increasing emotional literacy and empathy. By expressing emotions through creative metaphors, students will develop a better understanding of their own and others' emotions, fostering a supportive classroom environment.
Veronica Doe
English, History, Earth Science
Students will explore how emotions flow through our minds like water cycles in nature, using scientific models to understand emotional regulation. This lesson helps 7th graders connect social-emotional learning with real-world science in a 60-minute Tier 1 session.
kmcgann
Social Worker
This resource provides a personalized framework for individual students to track and name their own fluctuating emotions, like a daily weather report. It fosters self-awareness and helps students articulate their internal experiences. Designed for a 7th Grade Student, this lesson is 30 minutes long and includes a Personal Emotion Tracker Guide, Understanding Your Climate slide deck, and a Daily Emotional Forecast Log.
Tyonna Holloway
Behavior Interventionist
This lesson helps 3rd-grade students understand and express their emotions by comparing them to weather patterns. It's designed to be engaging and accessible for all students, including those with ADHD and rigid thinking, by using a relatable metaphor and visual aids. This single-session lesson is 30 minutes long and encourages self-awareness and empathy.
Sarah Wilmot
Social Worker, Counselor
This resource provides a personalized framework for individual students to track and name their own fluctuating emotions, like a daily weather report. It fosters self-awareness and helps students articulate their internal experiences. Designed for 7th-grade students for a 30-minute session.
Stefanie Biunno Gray
Counselor, Social Worker
This lesson explores the fascinating changes in weather during spring through engaging questions of the day for Pre-K students. Over a 5-day period, students will learn about different aspects of spring weather, fostering curiosity and observational skills. This lesson is designed for a single 30-minute session each day, making it perfect for young learners.
alau
General Education Teacher
In this lesson, students will engage in a creative activity where they personify their emotions by comparing them to weather patterns. This activity helps young learners recognize and name their feelings, improving emotional literacy and expression. By associating emotions with weather, students can better understand and communicate their internal experiences in a relatable way.
Shunta Agyeman
Counselor
In this lesson, students will use weather terminology as metaphors to describe their current emotions, creating 'weather reports' that articulate their feelings. This activity encourages creative expression and fosters empathy among peers by sharing and understanding each other's emotional states. It is important as it helps students develop emotional literacy and communication skills.
Lula Mehari
Instructor
This lesson helps 7th-grade students identify and articulate their emotional states using a weather metaphor. Through guided activities and reflection, students will build foundational self-awareness over one 30-minute session.
Andrea Labb
Social Worker, Counselor
Guide younger students (Pre-K to Grade 2) through a creative exercise where they associate emotions with different types of weather, exploring how feelings, like weather, can change. This lesson aims to enhance emotional awareness and self-regulation by approaching emotions in a relatable, visual manner.
Jasmine Taylor
Counselor
Guide younger students (Pre-K to Grade 2) through a creative exercise where they associate emotions with different types of weather, exploring how feelings, like weather, can change. This lesson aims to enhance emotional awareness and self-regulation by approaching emotions in a relatable, visual manner.
Jasmine Taylor
Counselor
In this lesson, participants will make ice cream in a bag to explore the scientific concept of freezing point depression and understand the states of matter. This hands-on activity not only provides a delicious treat but also offers a practical demonstration of how salt can lower the freezing point of ice, turning a liquid into a solid. It's an engaging way to learn scientific principles while enjoying a fun family activity.
Taniya Henderson
Instructor
This lesson is designed for first-grade students to help them understand the difference between tattling and reporting, and how to categorize problems as tiny/very small (windy), small (rainy), or big (stormy). The lesson will include interactive discussions and activities to reinforce these concepts. Duration is 25 minutes.
Bianca Genualdo
Counselor
In this lesson, students will learn to express their emotions by associating them with different weather conditions, such as 'sunny' for happy or 'stormy' for angry. This activity helps young students become more aware of their emotions and develop language to articulate them effectively. By using a creative and relatable format, students can better understand and communicate their feelings, fostering emotional intelligence and self-awareness.
Kelley Calkins
Counselor, Social Worker
In this engaging lesson, students will learn to articulate their emotions using weather metaphors by creating their own 'emotional weather reports.' This activity helps students enhance their emotional vocabulary and self-expression, making it easier for them to communicate their feelings in a relatable way. By associating emotions with weather patterns, students can better understand and express the complexity of their feelings.
Rachel Sullivan
Counselor
This lesson introduces 10th-grade students to calculating heat lost or gained during a physical change using the formula Q = m Cp (t2-t1). Students will understand the concepts of specific heat capacity, mass, and temperature change to solve practical problems. This is a single 30-minute session for the whole class.
Odysses John Cantos
General Education Teacher, Special Education Teacher, Parent
In this lesson, students will create their own 'emotional weather report' as a metaphor for their current feelings. This activity encourages creativity and helps students express and reflect on their emotions in a supportive environment. By using weather as a metaphor, students can explore and articulate their feelings in a unique and engaging way, promoting emotional awareness and expression. For older students, this lesson will also introduce emotional regulation strategies and a more complex emotional vocabulary.
Amy Rich
Behavior Interventionist
This lesson guides 6th-grade students in recognizing and describing their emotional states using a weather analogy. Understanding their 'inner weather' helps students anticipate and understand their emotional reactions, fostering proactive self-awareness. This is a Tier 1, classroom-wide lesson designed for one 55-minute session.
Arrunna Galuh
Counselor
This resource introduces students to the concept of emotions as internal 'weather patterns' that shift and change, helping them understand that feelings are temporary. It's crucial for fostering emotional literacy and the foundational idea that they can observe their feelings without being overwhelmed. Audience: 3rd Grade Class. Duration: 45 minutes.
Tracy Breen
Counselor
This lesson for first graders introduces the concept of emotional awareness through the metaphor of weather. Students will create their own 'Emotional Weather Reports,' using simple weather symbols to express their current feelings. This visual and interactive approach helps young children articulate emotions and recognize how they fluctuate.
Brooke Lonergan
Counselor
Students will explore the structure of the hydrosphere, focusing on the Cape Fear River Basin, to understand how water travels from local sources to the Atlantic Ocean. This lesson helps students connect global water distribution to their local environment, fostering an appreciation for their natural surroundings. Designed for 8th-grade students, this 45-minute lesson will guide them through interactive activities and discussions.
melaniehalsey
Science Teacher
In this lesson, students will explore the fascinating world of snowflakes, learning about their formation and uniqueness. Through hands-on experiments and creative activities, students will gain a deeper understanding of the science behind snowflakes. This lesson is important as it encourages curiosity and scientific thinking, while also allowing students to express creativity through art.
Adriana Hollifield
Counselor
Aimed at Grades K-3, this lesson helps students understand and communicate their feelings by creating 'emotional weather reports.' Through drawing and discussing emotions in terms of weather patterns (e.g., sunny for happiness, rainy for sadness), young learners develop emotional vocabulary and self-awareness.
Rebekah Gladson
Counselor
Dive into the astonishing distribution of water across our planet and explore the hidden fresh water reserves. This 30-minute lesson for 8th-grade students (adaptable for 3rd-grade math levels) uses engaging activities to visualize global water distribution.
melaniehalsey
Science Teacher
A 30-minute Tier 1 SEL lesson for 9th graders to build empathy and healthy coping strategies around family transitions like divorce. Students will learn to identify emotions, support peers, and practice self-care skills.
Tasha Cylar
Counselor
In this lesson, students will explore their emotions by representing them as weather conditions. This creative activity allows for personal expression and helps younger students articulate their feelings in a fun and imaginative way. By connecting emotions to weather, students can better understand and communicate their emotional states, fostering emotional intelligence and self-awareness.
Jennifer Mork
Special Education Teacher
In this lesson, students will engage in an interactive activity where they create and present a 'weather report' on their emotional climate. This activity helps students articulate their feelings, recognize emotional shifts, and explore strategies for facing challenging 'weather,' thereby enhancing self-awareness and emotional vocabulary. This lesson is important as it encourages students to express emotions in a creative way, fostering emotional intelligence and communication skills.
Esther Ebstein
Social Worker
In this 30-minute lesson, 5th graders will explore different types of scientists—what they study and why it matters. Students will learn how biologists, chemists, physicists, geologists, astronomers, and meteorologists contribute to our world. This engaging, Tier 1 classroom lesson builds science awareness and sparks curiosity about STEM careers.
npopelka
General Education Teacher
Students explore their emotions by comparing feelings to weather patterns, fostering self-awareness and vocabulary for mental health. This Tier 1, single 50-minute session for 7th graders provides structured self-reflection, creative expression, and positive affirmations to promote emotional literacy and classroom well-being.
John Tekippe
General Education Teacher
In this lesson, students will learn to express their emotions using weather symbols, such as sunny, rainy, or windy, to create their own 'emotional weather reports.' This activity is important as it helps young students develop emotional literacy, enabling them to identify and communicate their feelings in a fun and relatable way.
Joanne Camann
Instructor
This lesson helps K-2 students identify and express various emotions using weather as a metaphor. Through interactive activities, students learn to recognize feelings in themselves and others, fostering empathy and healthy emotional regulation. Audience: K-2 Students. Duration: 1 session, 45-60 minutes.
Karen Parker
Instructor
This lesson helps 2nd graders recognize and name their internal emotional 'weather' and understand that feelings change, just like the weather. Students will learn simple strategies to respond to different emotional states, fostering self-awareness and emotional regulation. The approach uses a familiar metaphor to make abstract concepts accessible. This lesson is for 2nd Grade students and is designed for a single session.
Lisa Low
Psychologist
In this playful pre-K lesson, students will explore and practice emotional regulation using the metaphor of weather to name, understand, and calm their feelings. Building these foundational skills helps children manage strong emotions, build empathy, and develop social readiness—all in a fun, 30-minute session.
Maria Flandreau
Parent
This lesson helps 6th-grade students explore the connection between their emotions and different weather patterns. It will enable students to identify and express their feelings using weather as a metaphor, promoting self-awareness and emotional literacy. This is a single 30-minute session for the whole class.
Alisha
Counselor
Students will dive into the world of renewable energy technologies, comparing their efficiency, environmental impact, and economic viability. This resource empowers small groups to evaluate sustainable energy solutions for a brighter future. Audience: 10th Grade Group. Duration: 90 minutes.
kylene.smith
Counselor
In this lesson, students will learn to recognize and express their emotions by creating 'emotional weather reports.' This creative exercise encourages self-reflection and allows students to articulate their feelings metaphorically, promoting emotional literacy. By using weather as a metaphor, students can explore and communicate their emotions in a safe and imaginative way, enhancing their emotional awareness and expression skills.
Debra Frias
Special Education Teacher
In this lesson, students will engage in an 'Emotional Weather Report' activity to check in with their emotions and understand how these feelings can influence their day. This exercise is crucial for developing emotional intelligence and self-awareness, helping students to better manage their emotions and interactions with others.
Michael Clavin
Instructor
This lesson helps 4th graders understand that emotions, like weather, change and can be managed. Students will learn to recognize different emotional states, identify triggers, and practice simple, healthy coping strategies for various 'emotional forecasts,' building their emotional regulation skills and resilience. Audience: 4th Grade, 1 session, 45-55 minutes.
Rebecca Gelinas
General Education Teacher
In this 30-minute 7th & 8th grade SEL session, students become meteorologists for their emotions, learning to label four core feelings and recognize associated physical cues. This lesson fosters emotional vocabulary and self-management, empowering students to check their internal ‘weather’ and respond thoughtfully.
Eulanda Seals-King
General Education Teacher
A hands-on small-group exploration where 7th graders conduct simple physics experiments building balloon rockets and then write scientific reflections to deepen understanding. This Tier 2 (Group) lesson integrates academic science with practical inquiry skills in a 60-minute session, minimizing prep for teachers and maximizing engagement.
Andrea Molina
Parent, General Education Teacher
In this lesson, students will become 'weather reporters' to express their current emotions through a creative 'Emotional Weather Report.' This activity encourages students to articulate their feelings and recognize emotional changes throughout the day, fostering self-awareness and empathy. By engaging in this imaginative exercise, students will develop a better understanding of their emotions and learn to express them in a healthy way.
Lauren Oldham
Counselor
This lesson helps students in grades 2-4 connect their feelings to weather patterns, fostering self-awareness and emotion identification. Students will learn to recognize, name, and express a range of emotions by metaphorical association, developing a richer emotional vocabulary. The approach is interactive, encouraging reflective thinking through creative expression. Audience: 2nd-4th Grade. Duration: 45-60 minutes.
SOkerman
Special Education Teacher
In this lesson, students will explore their emotions by associating them with different weather conditions. This creative approach helps students identify and express their feelings using weather metaphors, enhancing their emotional literacy. By understanding and articulating their emotions, students can develop better self-awareness and emotional regulation skills, which are crucial for their personal and social development.
Judith Ross
Counselor
This lesson helps 4th-grade students recognize and label their feelings by comparing them to different weather patterns. The objective is to build emotional vocabulary and self-awareness, using a creative and relatable analogy to explore the changing nature of emotions. This lesson is for 4th-grade students and is designed for a single 45-minute session.
Leah Bjorn
General Education Teacher
In this engaging lesson for 6th to 8th graders, students will explore the environmental impacts of Artificial Intelligence (AI). They'll weigh the pros and cons of AI usage and discuss its potential harm or benefit to the environment. This lesson is crucial for raising awareness about technology's ecological footprint and fostering critical thinking about sustainable practices. The session will last 45 minutes and include a lesson plan, activity, game, discussion, and quiz.
Lindsey Bogott
Instructor
In this 30-minute lesson, 7th grade students will explore how thermal energy affects particle motion and state changes in pure substances (MS-PS1-4). This foundational science lesson builds a clear progression of learning targets, helping students build models and predict phase changes—key skills for understanding real-world materials. Tier 1, whole-class instruction.
Robert Riley
General Education Teacher
This lesson introduces 4th-grade students to the fundamental concept of science as a way of understanding the world and identifies the diverse roles and characteristics of scientists. It fosters curiosity and encourages students to see themselves as potential scientists. This lesson is designed for a single 30-minute session.
Kelise Antonio
Counselor, General Education Teacher
For grades K–2, this lesson uses weather as a metaphor to help students identify and express emotions. Through storytelling and art, children create their own “emotional weather maps,” building emotional intelligence and communication skills.
Hallie Lambert
Behavior Interventionist, Counselor
Explore the unique beauty and formation of snowflakes. This lesson helps students understand basic science concepts and appreciate the natural world around them. Designed for a 30-minute session for elementary students with intellectual disabilities in a life skills class.
Amber Keith
Special Education Teacher
In this K–2 lesson, young learners explore their emotions using weather metaphors. They will hear a story, discuss feelings, and create their own “emotional weather maps,” helping them recognize and articulate emotions. Builds early emotional intelligence and communication skills.
Hallie Lambert
Behavior Interventionist, Counselor
Facilitate a brief check-in activity using the 'Weather Report' method, where Agile team members express their feelings about the sprint through weather metaphors. This imaginative exercise helps establish a relaxed tone for discussions, fostering open communication and emotional awareness among adults in a 15-minute session.
Alejandra Rodriguez
Counselor
This lesson helps 2nd-grade students understand and manage anxiety related to storms. It provides practical strategies for coping with fear during adverse weather. The lesson is designed for a single 30-minute session with the whole class.
Katie Ray
Counselor
Discover the amazing journey of water from the oceans to the sky and back again! This lesson introduces 3rd-5th graders to the water cycle, explaining evaporation, condensation, and precipitation. It's a foundational science topic that helps students understand the natural world around them. Designed for one 45-minute session.
Laura Rice
Psychologist
Explore the science behind autumn's vibrant transformation. This lesson helps elementary students understand photosynthesis, chlorophyll, and how environmental factors influence leaf color changes, connecting science to their everyday observations. (Audience: Elementary School Students, 1 session, 45 minutes)
Rebecca Farnham
Counselor
In this lesson, students will engage in a sensory exploration of snow and ice. They will feel the coldness of ice and observe its melting process with assistance. This lesson is designed to provide a tactile and visual experience, helping students connect with natural phenomena in a way that is accessible and engaging.
Monica Sylvia
Special Education Teacher
This resource helps students identify and articulate their current emotional states using a relatable weather metaphor. Understanding personal emotions is foundational to self-awareness and helps students develop emotional literacy. This lesson is for a 4th-grade class and will take 45 minutes across one session.
Lareea Chisholm
Instructor
This lesson is designed to teach English learners effective temperature coping skills in a single 45-minute session. By understanding how to manage their body's response to temperature changes, students will gain a valuable life skill that can help them stay comfortable and focused in various environments. The lesson will include engaging activities, a fun game, and a cool down to reinforce learning, with materials available in Spanish to support language needs.
Jillian Wurster
Counselor
This lesson helps 3rd-grade students connect their feelings to weather patterns to understand and express the intensity of their emotions. Students will learn to use a 1-5 mood meter and identify two body clues to describe their current feelings. This single-session lesson is designed for 45 minutes.
Molly
Counselor
In this lesson, students will explore basic environmental science concepts through the lens of 'The Lorax'. They will engage in a reading session, participate in a discussion about environmental responsibility, and conduct a simple experiment to understand the impact of pollution. This lesson is important as it fosters scientific curiosity and encourages students to think critically about real-world environmental issues.
Ciara McNearly
Instructor
In this 30-minute lesson for 7th & 8th graders, students will become ‘emotion meteorologists’ by accurately labeling four core emotions—happy, sad, angry, and scared—and matching each with physical cues or thought patterns. This lesson equips students with essential self-management skills through engaging role-play and hands-on activities to help them recognize and communicate their emotional ‘weather.’
Cathleen Baker
General Education Teacher
In this lesson, students will learn how empathy extends to the environment by studying the impact of human actions on nature. Through engaging discussions and a hands-on project, they will explore ways to care for our planet empathetically. This lesson is important as it fosters environmental awareness and encourages students to think critically about their role in preserving nature.
Shannon Janovitz
Instructor
This resource helps 4th-grade students identify and articulate their current emotional states using a relatable weather metaphor. Understanding personal emotions is foundational to self-awareness and helps students develop emotional literacy. This lesson is designed for a single 45-minute session for a 4th Grade Class.
Jelly
General Education Teacher
In this single-session lesson, students dive into environmental awareness through real-world ecological challenges. They'll engage in interactive discussions, activities, and reflection, discovering the importance of sustainability and how they can protect our planet. Audience: Grades 4–6; Duration: 60 minutes; Tier 1.
navneet
General Education Teacher
This lesson helps high school students develop emotional literacy by identifying and labeling a spectrum of emotions. Through interactive scenarios and self-reflection, students will learn to recognize the intensity of their feelings, build a vocabulary for emotional expression, and understand how emotions impact their thoughts and actions. This lesson enhances self-awareness and emotional regulation. Suitable for all high school grades, 1 session, 50 minutes.
Nelie Lubin
Counselor
In this lesson, students will investigate why leaves change color in the fall through a hands-on experiment and a discussion. This lesson helps students understand the scientific processes behind seasonal changes, fostering curiosity and a love for science.
Ciara McNearly
Instructor
This lesson introduces 7th-grade students to the concept of evidence of change in nature, focusing on how natural processes and human activities contribute to these changes. Through a blended learning approach, students will engage with a video, complete a worksheet, and discuss their findings. This lesson is crucial for developing students' understanding of environmental science and the impact of change on ecosystems.
Tracie Flowers
General Education Teacher
This resource helps students identify and articulate their current emotional states using a relatable weather metaphor. Understanding personal emotions is foundational to self-awareness and helps students develop emotional literacy. This lesson is for a 4th-grade class and will take 45 minutes.
Sofia Maj
General Education Teacher
In this lesson, students will learn to express their emotions by describing them as weather conditions. This creative approach helps young learners articulate their feelings, understand that emotions can change, and fosters emotional awareness and expression. By using a familiar concept like weather, students can more easily relate to and communicate their internal experiences.
Valerie Davenport
Social Worker
This 45-minute lesson for 12th-grade students explores data reliability through collaborative analysis. Students will work in groups to analyze a dataset, identify patterns, and determine its consistency, connecting mathematical concepts to real-world dependability. It focuses on data integrity, consistency, and collaborative problem-solving.
jtoomey
Counselor
This resource helps students identify and articulate their current emotional states using a relatable weather metaphor. Understanding personal emotions is foundational to self-awareness and helps students develop emotional literacy. This lesson is for a 4th Grade Class and will take 45 minutes across one session.
Chelsea Eltringham
Counselor
In this engaging 4th-grade lesson, students will explore the causes of tornadoes, understanding the meteorological conditions that lead to their formation. This lesson is crucial for fostering an appreciation of natural phenomena and enhancing students' scientific inquiry skills. It will be conducted in one 30-minute session.
Jeff Darnell
Instructor
This K-2 lesson helps young students connect their internal feelings to external expressions, recognizing how their mood might shift like weather patterns. The objective is to build foundational self-awareness by helping children identify and label their feelings, understand that feelings change, and learn simple ways to communicate their 'inner weather' to others. Audience: K-2 Students. 1 session, 30-40 minutes.
Mihoko Patterson
Counselor
Explore the powerful world of volcanoes! This 30-minute lesson introduces 6th-grade special education students to the basics of volcanoes, their formation, and their impact, fostering curiosity about Earth's dynamic processes. Designed for a single session.
Dana Frugie
Special Education Teacher
This lesson engages students in hands-on math activities using fake snowballs. Students will explore counting, sorting, and basic operations through interactive stations. This approach helps in making abstract math concepts tangible and fun, catering to the diverse needs of students with severe cognitive and physical disabilities.
Monica Sylvia
Special Education Teacher
Explore the continuous movement of water through Earth's systems, from evaporation to precipitation and beyond. This resource helps 3rd Grade students grasp the interconnectedness of Earth's cycles and the importance of water conservation. This lesson is designed for a single 50-minute session.
G Bennett
Counselor, Psychologist, Math Teacher, Science Teacher, English Language Arts Teacher, Social Studies Teacher, Art Teacher, Music Teacher, Physical Education Teacher
This lesson explores the fascinating science behind why leaves change colors in the fall, covering the biological processes, environmental factors, and tree diversity that lead to vibrant autumn displays. Designed for 30 high school environmental science students, this 120-minute lesson aims to engage lower-level and sometimes unmotivated learners through interactive discussions, a reading, and an outdoor scavenger hunt.
Sarah Pierce
General Education Teacher
A 4-session K-3 STEM series where students explore forces, density, magnetism, and stability through hands-on challenges like spinning pennies in balloons, making sensory bottles, building with magnet tiles, and crafting paper-tape towers. Each 30-minute session builds inquiry, creativity, and foundational science skills.
Vicky Jaime
School Administrator
In this 30-minute, Tier 1 lesson for 3rd grade, students will learn to identify and express their emotions using an "emotional weather report" metaphor. This engaging activity helps build self-awareness and emotional vocabulary, empowering students to communicate their feelings and support each other.
Liana Sheinkin
Social Worker
This resource introduces students to the concept of mindfulness by comparing their emotions and internal state to a weather report. It helps students identify and name their feelings, a crucial first step in self-calming. This will empower your class to better understand and communicate their emotional landscape. Audience: 4th Grade Class, Duration: 45 minutes, 1 session.
Ashley Boddie
School Administrator
This lesson provides an in-depth exploration of various natural disasters, including their causes, effects, and the importance of preparedness. Students will engage in critical thinking and collaborative activities to analyze real-world scenarios and develop strategies for disaster response. This lesson is crucial for fostering a deeper understanding of natural phenomena and equipping students with the knowledge to make informed decisions in emergency situations.
Crystal Davis
Social Worker
This engaging lesson helps 2nd-grade students explore and express their emotions by connecting them to weather patterns. By creating a 'feelings weather report,' students will build emotional vocabulary and self-awareness, fostering healthy emotional expression. This single-session lesson is designed for a whole-class setting and will take approximately 30 minutes.
R Silva
Social Worker, Special Education Teacher
This lesson helps 6th-grade students identify and articulate their emotions by using a weather analogy. The objective is to normalize varied feelings and provide tools for emotional expression. The approach involves self-reflection and creative journaling. This single-session lesson is designed for 6th-grade students and will take approximately 45-50 minutes.
Dana Frugie
Special Education Teacher
In this two-session lesson, 3rd graders become curious scientists exploring why things change around them—from seasons to classroom routines. Understanding change helps students make sense of the world and builds critical thinking and observation skills.
Tamique Akins
Counselor
In this engaging 30-minute lesson, 6th graders will explore the properties of matter and how matter interacts through physical and chemical changes. Understanding these fundamental concepts equips students to explain everyday phenomena—from cooking to rusting—and builds a foundation for future science learning.
Patricia Bailey
Behavior Interventionist
