Wacky Weather and Sensational Seasons
Overview
Grade: Kindergarten
Topic: Earth and Space Science
Standards: Ohio- K.ESS.1 Weather changes are long-term and short-term
NGSS- K-ESS2-1 Use and share observations of local weather conditions to describe patterns over time.
Students will learn about different types of weather and how weather can vary by day and season. Students will be able to describe local weather through observation and draw conclusions about the impacts of weather on their lives.
Format
Content video
Activity
Extensions
Assessment
Materials
For indoor activity:
crayons or colored pencils
coloring sheets
For outdoor activity:
a grownup
clothes for being outside
Lesson
Content Video
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Activity
Now that you know a bit more about the weather and seasons, let's explore the world around you!
Indoor
Print out the attached coloring page and color the person for a fun day outside. Pick the season and be sure to dress them for the weather!
Outdoor
It's time to be a weather detective. Grab a grownup and head outside! Take a weather walk to learn how the weather is impacting the world around you. Do you see anything in the shade? Are there any puddles? Is the wind blowing through the trees? How is the weather impacting the plants and animals? Bonus question: Based on the weather today, can you guess what season it is right now?
Extensions
Reading These readings are free with registration on ReadWorks, a nonprofit that provides Common-Core-aligned readings. All readings include an extension questions.
Walt's Class Watches the Weather - 92 words; contains question set
Weather Reading Collection - five articles, from 59-104 words; contains short response questions
Seasons Reading Collection - two articles, from 78-105 words; contains question set
Songs
Video - Time laps of seasons in a wooded area video, 46 seconds
Assessment
Quiz in Google Forms. Please add to your Google Classroom to ensure you receive your students' results.
Questions
Questions? Please contact your county SWCD educator.