Weather Observation Station

20 minutes

Science

Set up a classroom weather station and practice daily weather observations using all five senses.

1
Gather students near the weather station and show them each tool
2
Demonstrate how to look at the thermometer numbers (focus on 'hot' or 'cold')
3
Take students outside for 10 minutes to observe current weather using all five senses
4
Guide students to describe what they see, hear, feel, and smell about today's weather
5
Return inside and help students record observations using pictures and simple words
6
Assign daily 'weather helpers' who will assist with future observations
7
Discuss what we might notice if we observe weather every day

20 minutes

Science

Set up a classroom weather station and practice daily weather observations using all five senses.

1
Gather students near the weather station and show them each tool
2
Demonstrate how to look at the thermometer numbers (focus on 'hot' or 'cold')
3
Take students outside for 10 minutes to observe current weather using all five senses
4
Guide students to describe what they see, hear, feel, and smell about today's weather
5
Return inside and help students record observations using pictures and simple words
6
Assign daily 'weather helpers' who will assist with future observations
7
Discuss what we might notice if we observe weather every day