In this first-grade Earth Science lesson, students explore the concepts of weather and the water cycle. The lesson begins with a discussion about different types of weather, where students express their preferences and feelings associated with various conditions. Weather symbols are introduced to help students identify sunny, rainy, snowy, windy, and cloudy weather.
Next, the teacher presents a diagram of the water cycle, explaining its stages: evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection, potentially demonstrating these concepts with a simple experiment. Students then participate in an engaging activity where they create weather journals, illustrating their favorite weather and writing a sentence about what activities they enjoy during that weather.
After sharing their journals with classmates, the lesson concludes with a recap and an exit ticket activity, where students draw a weather symbol and describe something they learned. Throughout the session, students are assessed based on their participation, journal entries, and exit tickets, enabling them to actively engage with fundamental Earth science concepts while expressing their creativity. Extensions for the lesson may include outdoor observation and weather forecasting activities.
| Level | Elementary School |
| Grade | 1st Grade |
| Subject | Science |
| Subject Area | Earth Science |
| Subject Topic | Weather |
| Age Range | 6 to 7 |
| Audience | Group |
| Language | English |
| Duration | 55 mins |