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