Lesson summary
In this activity students are introduced to the topic of weather. Students begin by watching a short clip about weather and identifying the types of weather present in the video and those that are absent. Students then use photos from the Cool Australia Toolbox to create a poster or montage about weather.
Learning intentions:
Students will...
- recognise a range of different weather types.
- recognise the ways that weather can affect our environment.
Lesson guides and printables
Lesson details
Curriculum mapping
Australian Curriculum content descriptions:
Year 1 Science:
- Observable changes occur in the sky and landscape (ACSSU019)
- Represent and communicate observations and ideas in a variety of ways such as oral and written language, drawing and role play (ACSIS029)
Year 2 Science:
- Science involves asking questions about, and describing changes in, objects and events (ACSHE034)
- Represent and communicate observations and ideas in a variety of ways such as oral and written language, drawing and role play (ACSIS042)
Syllabus Outcomes: ST1-4WS, ST1-8ES.Â
Time required:Â 60 mins.
Level of teacher scaffolding: Medium – facilitate discussion and oversee activity.
General capabilities:Â Critical and creative thinking.
Resources required
- Internet access
- Student worksheet
- Access to printer
Additional info
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