Grade Level: Year/Grade 4 (Ages 8-9)
Subject: Natural Science
Length: 30 minutes
Objective:
Students will gain an understanding of weather and how it impacts our daily lives. They will also be able to identify different types of weather and the factors that influence them.
Materials Needed:
- Whiteboard and markers
- Pictures of different weather conditions (i.e sunny, rainy, cloudy)
- Worksheets for students
Procedure:
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Introduction (5 minutes):
- Greet students and explain the lesson topic.
- Ask students to share what they know about weather and how it affects their lives.
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Discussing Weather (10 minutes):
- Show pictures of different weather conditions and ask students to identify them.
- Explain the difference between weather and climate.
- Discuss different factors that influence weather, such as air pressure, temperature and humidity.
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Types of Weather (10 minutes):
- Briefly describe different types of weather such as sunny, rainy, windy, and snowy.
- Ask students to describe what they like and don't like about different weather conditions.
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Weather and Safety (5 minutes):
- Discuss how weather can impact our safety.
- Give examples of how to stay safe during different types of weather conditions.
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Conclusion (5 minutes):
- Summarize the main points of the lesson.
- Provide students with a worksheet to complete for homework to reinforce their understanding of the topic.
Homework:
Write a short paragraph (7-8 sentences) about how weather affects your life. Include what kind of weather you enjoy and which ones you don't like. Also, describe what you do to stay safe during different types of weather conditions.