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Students observe a demonstration of how melting snow and ice can contribute to mudflows. They then observea list of continents with the number of snow and ice covered mountains on each continent and discuss. They then label a group of volcanoes on a blank map and plot a volcano and its snowline including its approximate latitude.
Students gather historical snow cover and temperature data from the MY NASA DATA Web site. They compare this data to data gathered using ground measurements from the ALISON Web site for Shageluk Lake. They graph both sets of data and look for trends or coorelations.
Students work with water and food coloring as their medium to paint snow. They mix primary colors to make new colors while they decide on appropriate for their snow paintings as they relate to the curriculum.
Are your teaching in a cold and snowy environment? If so, then try out this fun activity with your class. You mix a variety of colors in large jars to show learners the difference between primary and secondary colors, then let them mix the colors by squirting the snow. This can be done in or outside.
Have your class read and follow multi-step directions. They read a direction sheet and make a sparkly snow globe with a partner. Next, they read the directions on a worksheet and play the game "Multiple Meanings," matching words with homographs.
Students learn about snow. In this snow themed lesson, students read a book, make a painting, and observe snow. A math activity timing how long it takes for snow to melt is included.
Students read books, learn about the letter s, and eat snow cones all to learn about snow. In this snow lesson plan, students also make snowflakes and finger paint white snow on blue paper.
Students read and discuss Snow Treasure by Marie McSwigan.
Kindergartners sequence the parts of a story using a snow globe as a setting. They will listen to Snow Globe Family and retell the parts of the story noting the beginning, the middle, and the end. Then they will make their own snow globes to discuss snow and weather.
Students read a book about children who like to play in the snow. In this guided reading lesson, students do a picture walk to predict what will happen in the story. Students use the illustrations and beginning sounds to figure out unfamiliar words.Students answer comprehension questions and close the lesson with a writing activity.