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Weather Patterns and Seasonal Changes Lesson PlanWeather Patterns and Seasonal Changes Lesson Plan
Publisher
Virginia Department of Education
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Grade
K - 2nd
Subjects
Science
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For Teacher Use
Duration
28 days
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Collaborative Learning
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Technology
Internet Access
Year
2012
Language
Spanish
Lesson Plan

Weather Patterns and Seasonal Changes

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Get your class outside to observe their surroundings with a instructional activity highlighting weather patterns and seasonal changes. First, learners take a weather walk to survey how the weather affects animals, people, plants, and trees during different seasons. Then, over the span of one month, they record daily weather and analyze data to identify patterns. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

weather changes, weather data, weather types, winter weather, the four seasons, fall, autumn, spring, summer, winter

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Schedule time in the computer lab or on mobile learning devices to search images that reflect the different seasons and type of weather 
  • Gather books about seasons and weather, and allow learners to browse their contents when time permits 
  • Watch a school-appropriate weather channel to view its weekly forecast and compare it to what you experience during the week 

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires a variety of materials are required 
  • Write the date in each weather chart box for easier data collection
  • Attach a piece of paper on the back of the weather chart for learners to write the weather patterns they observe 

Pros

  • Includes an assessment, strategies for differentiation, and extensions and connections
  • The lesson plan is written clearly and in detail 
  • Worksheets have ample space to write and fill in information 

Cons

  • None

Common Core

W.K.8 W.1.8 W.2.8

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