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Weather Activities Planning Chart

25 minutes

Social Studies

Plan fun activities for different types of weather and discuss indoor vs. outdoor choices.

Learning Objectives

Connect weather conditions to appropriate activities
Understand the difference between indoor and outdoor activities
Practice planning and decision-making skills
Develop flexibility in activity choices based on weather

Activity Instructions

1
Show students the chart with different weather types across the top
2
Brainstorm activities students like to do, writing or drawing them on cards
3
Work together to sort activities under appropriate weather conditions
4
Discuss why certain activities work better in specific weather
5
Add indoor alternatives for outdoor activities that require good weather
6
Let students vote on their favorite activities for each type of weather
7
Create a 'rainy day' list of special indoor activities
8
Display chart for future reference when planning class activities

Assessment Criteria

Students contribute appropriate activity ideas for different weather
Students understand the relationship between weather and activity choices
Students can suggest indoor alternatives for outdoor activities
Students participate in collaborative chart creation

Materials Needed

Large chart paper
Activity picture cards
Markers and crayons
Stickers for voting
Weather symbols
Magazines for cutting pictures

Preparation Steps

Create large chart with weather types across the top
Gather activity picture cards or magazines
Prepare weather symbols for chart headers
Set up workspace for collaborative chart creation

Teaching Tips

Include activities that work in multiple weather conditions
Encourage students to think about safety in different weather
Use chart as a reference for indoor recess planning
Connect to students' personal experiences and preferences

Extension Activities

Use chart to plan actual class activities based on daily weather
Create individual activity books for different weather
Survey families about their favorite weather activities
Connect to seasonal activities and celebrations

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