Title: Exploring Fall Weather Changes

Grade Level: Kindergarten

Objective: - Students will understand that weather changes occur both in the short-term and long-term. - Students will identify and describe various weather changes that occur during the fall season.

Materials: - Picture cards depicting different fall weather conditions (e.g., sunny, rainy, windy, cloudy) - Large chart paper or whiteboard - Markers - Fall-themed books or videos (optional) - Fall-themed art supplies (e.g., crayons, colored pencils, construction paper)

Procedure:

1. Introduction (5 minutes):
   • Begin the lesson by asking students if they have noticed any changes in the weather recently.
   • Discuss their observations and encourage them to share their experiences with different weather conditions.
   • Explain that today, they will be learning about weather changes that happen during the fall season.
2. Whole Group Activity: Weather Chart (10 minutes):
   • Display the large chart paper or whiteboard and draw a simple weather chart with four columns: sunny, rainy, windy, and cloudy.
   • Show the picture cards one by one and ask students to identify the weather condition depicted on each card.
   • Have students place the picture cards under the appropriate column on the chart.
   • Discuss each weather condition and ask students to share their experiences or observations related to that particular weather.
3. Small Group Activity: Weather Journal (15 minutes):
   • Divide students into small groups of 3-4.
   • Provide each group with a weather journal template (a blank sheet of paper divided into four sections: sunny, rainy, windy, and cloudy).
   • Instruct students to draw or write about a recent weather experience they had for each weather condition.
   • Encourage students to use descriptive words to explain how they felt during each weather condition.
4. Whole Group Discussion: Sharing Weather Journals (10 minutes):
   • Invite students to share their weather journals with the class.
   • Ask volunteers to describe their experiences for each weather condition.
   • Facilitate a discussion by asking questions such as:
     • “How did you feel when it was sunny/rainy/windy/cloudy?”
     • “What activities do you enjoy doing during each weather condition?”
     • “Do you notice any patterns or changes in the weather during the fall season?”
5. Extension Activities (10 minutes):
   • Read a fall-themed book or watch a short video about fall weather changes.
   • Discuss the different weather conditions mentioned in the book or video.
   • Encourage students to share any additional observations or experiences they have had during the fall season.
   • Provide fall-themed art supplies and allow students to create artwork depicting their favorite fall weather condition.
6. Conclusion (5 minutes):
   • Recap the main points of the lesson, emphasizing that weather changes occur both in the short-term and long-term.
   • Ask students to share one thing they learned about fall weather changes.
   • Encourage students to continue observing and discussing weather changes throughout the fall season.

Note: The duration of each activity can be adjusted based on the class’s needs and available time.