A 5-week exploration of weather and its impacts on our world
This Weather unit introduces kindergarten students to the basics of weather, weather patterns, and how weather affects our daily lives. Through hands-on activities, observations, and explorations, students will develop an understanding of different types of weather, the four seasons, and basic concepts of the water cycle.
The unit integrates science, language arts, mathematics, art, and social-emotional learning while building critical thinking skills and curiosity about the natural world.
The Weather unit is designed to engage kindergarten students in observing, describing, and predicting weather. Through a variety of hands-on activities, children will explore different types of weather, how weather changes across seasons, and how it affects our daily lives and the world around us.
This unit is organized into five thematic weeks:
Introduction to weather observation and vocabulary
Exploring different weather conditions
How weather changes across the four seasons
How weather affects what we do, wear, and feel
Observing, measuring, and predicting weather
Each week includes daily lesson plans, featured activities, recommended children's literature, and cross-curricular connections to provide a comprehensive learning experience.
Introduction to weather concepts and observations
Students begin their weather exploration by learning basic weather vocabulary, making daily observations, and understanding why weather is important.
Exploring different weather conditions
Students explore different types of weather including sunny, rainy, cloudy, windy, and snowy days through hands-on activities and experiments.
How weather changes throughout the year
Students learn about the four seasons and how weather patterns change throughout the year, exploring seasonal activities and clothing.
How weather affects activities and clothing
Students discover how weather impacts our daily choices, including clothing, activities, and feelings, making real-world connections.
Observing, measuring, and predicting weather
Students learn to observe weather patterns, use simple weather tools, and make predictions about tomorrow's weather.
