Weather Wonders: Learning About Weather Words!

English Language Arts Grades Kindergarten 6:10 Video
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Lesson Description

Let's learn about weather together! In this lesson, we'll explore words that help us describe what it's like outside and how to dress for different kinds of weather. We'll learn about sunny days, rainy days, and even stormy weather!

Video Resource

10 Words About Weather

Miacademy Learning Channel

Duration: 6:10
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Key Concepts

  • Weather describes what it's like outside.
  • Words help us describe the weather.
  • Different types of weather need different clothing.

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify and name at least five different types of weather.
  • Students will be able to describe the characteristics of each type of weather.
  • Students will be able to relate appropriate clothing to different weather conditions.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking students what their favorite type of weather is and why. Introduce the video '10 Words About Weather' and explain that they will be learning about different weather words.
  • Video Viewing (10 mins)
    Play the '10 Words About Weather' video for the students. Encourage them to listen carefully and watch what is happening in the video.
  • Weather Word Review (10 mins)
    After the video, review each weather word presented in the video: sunny, cloudy, rainy, windy, snowy, lightning, thunder, stormy and foggy. Use flashcards or draw pictures on the board to represent each type of weather. As you present each word, have the students repeat the word after you.
  • Clothing and Weather Discussion (10 mins)
    Discuss what type of clothing is appropriate for each type of weather. Ask questions like, 'What would you wear on a sunny day?' or 'What would you wear on a rainy day?' Encourage students to share their ideas and experiences.
  • Weather Drawing Activity (10 mins)
    Have students draw their favorite type of weather and label it with the correct weather word. Display their drawings around the classroom.

Interactive Exercises

  • Weather Dress-Up
    Provide a variety of clothing items (hats, gloves, raincoats, sunglasses, etc.). Have students dress up as if they were going outside in a specific type of weather (e.g., 'Dress up for a snowy day!').
  • Weather Sound Effects
    Play sound effects related to different types of weather (e.g., rain, wind, thunder). Have students guess which type of weather the sound represents.

Discussion Questions

  • What is your favorite type of weather and why?
  • What do you like to do on a sunny day?
  • How do you feel when it is rainy outside?
  • What should you do to stay safe during a thunderstorm?
  • Have you ever seen fog? What was it like?

Skills Developed

  • Vocabulary acquisition
  • Listening comprehension
  • Critical thinking
  • Verbal communication
  • Creative expression

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What do we call it when the sun is shining bright?

Correct Answer: Sunny

Question 2:

When you see dark clouds and water falling, what is it?

Correct Answer: Rainy

Question 3:

If you see white flakes falling from the sky, what is it?

Correct Answer: Snowy

Question 4:

What should you wear on a rainy day?

Correct Answer: A raincoat

Question 5:

What makes a loud noise during a storm?

Correct Answer: Thunder

Question 6:

What is it called when air moves fast outside?

Correct Answer: Windy

Question 7:

When you can't see very far because of clouds near the ground, it's...

Correct Answer: Foggy

Question 8:

When there's lots of wind, rain, lightning, and thunder, it's...

Correct Answer: Stormy

Question 9:

Which of these weather words starts with the letter 'S'?

Correct Answer: Sunny

Question 10:

Which of these weather words has clouds?

Correct Answer: Cloudy

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

When the sun is shining, the weather is ________.

Correct Answer: sunny

Question 2:

When water falls from the sky, it is ________.

Correct Answer: rainy

Question 3:

White flakes falling from the sky means it's ________.

Correct Answer: snowy

Question 4:

When you see bright flashes in the sky during a storm, that's ________.

Correct Answer: lightning

Question 5:

The loud noise you hear after lightning is ________.

Correct Answer: thunder

Question 6:

When you see lots of grey stuff above you, the weather is ________.

Correct Answer: cloudy

Question 7:

If it is hard to see because of clouds near the ground, it is ________.

Correct Answer: foggy

Question 8:

When the air is blowing around you it is ________.

Correct Answer: windy

Question 9:

A lot of wind and rain make it ________.

Correct Answer: stormy

Question 10:

Let's look at the ________ outside to see what to wear.

Correct Answer: weather

Educational Standards

K.2.PWS.3:Students will produce the sounds for short and long vowels and the most common sound for consonants (e.g., a = /ă/ & /ā/, f = /f/, s = /s/, x = /ks/). K.2.R.1:Students will identify the topic or main idea with a supporting detail of a text with prompting. K.4.R.3:Students will begin to acquire new vocabulary and relate new words to prior knowledge. K.1.L.1:Students will actively listen using agreed-upon discussion rules with prompting. K.1.S.4:Students will orally describe personal interests or tell stories to peers and adults using agreed-upon rules (e.g., taking turns, staying on topic).

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