Lesson Planning

Learn about extreme weather conditions in the UK. Look at homes adapted to different climates around the world. Create a storm-resistant den and a flood-resistant house.
Geography
Enquiry question
What is ‘extreme weather’?
Outcomes
Children will:
No additional resources needed
Weblinks
You may want to search for videos of some of these events to enhance understanding and show the visual impact.
Geography
Enquiry question
How are extreme weather events around the world different or similar to the extreme weather we experience in the UK?
Outcomes
Children will:
Any props to make the role-play more fun e.g. mock microphones, appropriate weather clothes etc., camera to record.
Weblinks
Search for clips of weather presenters from different parts of the world reporting from an extreme weather event (news report from hurricane…snowstorm etc. - be sure to watch before in case of inappropriate language!). Some examples might be…
Hurricane Ida from NBC News
Storm Eunice from Sky News
Winter storm report from CBS News
Geography
Enquiry question
How can homes help to protect people from the weather?
Outcomes
Children will:
No additional resources needed
Geography
Enquiry question
How can a house be designed to withstand floods?
Outcomes
Children will:
Magazines
Collage materials
Glue
Pens
Weblinks
Some useful videos of floods & the damage they have caused
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