Lesson Topic: Observing local weather condition patterns
Grade level: K
Length of lesson: 1 Day
Stage 1 – Desired Results | |
Content Standard(s): Use and share observations of local weather conditions to describe patterns over time. Earth and Space Sciences: K–ESS2–1 | |
Understanding (s)/goals Students will understand: The different seasons and what weather is attributed to them. Students will be able to properly predict what types of weather can be found in each season, and demonstrate mastery in seasonal change. | Essential Question(s): What is weather How does changing weather affect me What impact will weather have What causes weather to change |
Student objectives (outcomes): Students will be able to: Know and understand the effects of weather and what to expect when weather changes. | |
Stage 2 – Assessment Evidence | |
Performance Task(s): Observe of local weather Decipher and categorize weather Report on weather Accurately Predict weather changes | Other Evidence: Vocabulary Visual representations (coloring) Group conversations |
Stage 3 – Learning Plan | |
Learning Activities: Propose question to students “what is the weather outside” During recess outside, question students on what current weather situation is, and discuss what type of clouds are present and what they may mean for upcoming weather. Items required – Pictures of “rain, tornados, Heavy Winds, Snow” cut out and laminate – Cotton balls and crayons, Elmer’s glue, popsicle sticks – form packet from these materials. Have students sit in a circle as teacher lectures on what different clouds mean. Incorporate personal weather stories and encourage students to do the same. Begin categorization of different weather activities. Light fluffy clouds = no danger of rain or storm Dark Ominous clouds = find shelter Discuss wall and shelf clouds and how they may develop a tornado Discuss cirrus clouds and what they mean Discuss the development of a cumulonimbus cloud and how it relates to storms Have students form small groups and discuss what each cloud means and what weather comes from them Bring class back together and present cloud flash cards. Have students predict what type of weather will come from that type of cloud. Have students go to their creative stations and begin building their favorite type of cloud from cotton ball packets Present to class in show and tell style. | |
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