Lesson Planning

Teaching

• Consider what they already know about weather and generate questions.
• Make observations and respond appropriately.
• Look at weather forecasts and the symbols used by forecasters.
• Create weather forecasts about the weather at school.

Activities

1. Consider what they already know about weather and generate questions.
2. Go outside and look at the weather, observe the temperature, wind, etc.
3. Apply their understanding by the dressing up of a teddy appropriately for weather conditions.
4. Show their understanding, and ability to use their observations, by devising their own weather forecasts.

Investigation - exploring, pattern seeking
Go outside and look at the weather. Observe the temperature and wind.
Suggest how to dress a teddy or doll appropriately for the current weather conditions.

Vocabulary
Rain, snow, storm, thunder, lightning, cloudy, clothing, warm, cold, forecast