Lesson summary
In this activity students explore the different types of weather through creating and acting in a class play. They begin the activity by discussing different types of weather and how they different types of weather could be conveyed through movement and sound.
Learning intentions:
Students will...
- recognise different types of weather
- understand that weather affects plants, animals and people.
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Lesson details
Curriculum mapping
Australian Curriculum content descriptions:
Foundation Science:
- Daily and seasonal changes in our environment affect everyday life (ACSSU004)
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)
Foundation to Year 2 Drama:
- Explore role and dramatic action in dramatic play, improvisation and process drama (ACADRM027)
Syllabus Outcomes: ST1-4WS, ST1-8ES.
Time required: 60 mins
Level of teacher scaffolding: High – facilitate discussion, oversee creation and performance of play.
General capabilities: Critical and creative thinking, Personal and social capability.
Resources required
- Students worksheet
- Costumes for play (optional)
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