In this 1st-grade Earth Science lesson, students explore basic weather concepts and seasonal changes through engaging activities. The class begins with a read-aloud of a weather-themed book, sparking discussion about students' weather experiences. They learn to identify and describe four types of weather—sunny, rainy, cloudy, and snowy—using visual aids and vocabulary. Following this, the lesson transitions to an exploration of the four seasons, where students share their favorite aspects of each.
Students then participate in a hands-on weather observation activity outside, drawing what they see and recording their descriptions in a journal. Back in the classroom, the class collaborates to create a large "Weather Wheel," representing different weather types through illustrations. The lesson concludes with a group reflection on how weather affects daily life and an assignment for students to observe and document the weather over the following week.
Assessment is based on participation, journal entries, and contributions to the Weather Wheel, fostering students' understanding of weather and its impact on their environment. Optional extensions include creating a weather graph to chart observations over time and introducing a classroom weather station for ongoing exploration.
| 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 | 90 mins |