Weather in winter
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe the weather in winter.
Key learning points
- The weather is often different in each season.
- The weather in winter turns colder, sometimes with snow, frost and ice.
- A thermometer can be used to measure the temperature of different seasons.
- We can make observations of the weather during winter.
Keywords
Weather - Weather is what the conditions are like in a particular place at a particular time. For example, rain, wind or sun.
Season - Seasons are periods of similar weather. In the UK there are four seasons (spring, summer, autumn and winter).
Winter - Winter is the coldest season of the year. It is between autumn and spring.
Temperature - Temperature is a measure of how hot something is.
Thermometer - A thermometer is a device for measuring temperature.
Common misconception
Pupils may associate sunny weather with summer and not winter.
Explanation that there are different types of weather in winter, but the temperature is generally cooler than during other seasons.
Teacher tip
This lesson should be taught in winter so that pupils have the opportunity to observe what the weather is like at this time of year. It is best to observe the temperature in the afternoons or on days where it does not drop below zero so that pupils do not have to use negative numbers.
Equipment
A selection of clothing for different seasons would be helpful.
Content guidance
Exploration of objects
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.True or false? There are ten months in one year.
Q2.There are four seasons. Winter, spring ...
Q3.When is the season of winter?
Q4.Deciduous trees ...
Q5.Which of these photographs shows a deciduous tree in winter?
Q6.Which skills do we use to describe changes in winter?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.True or false? The weather is the same in each season.
Q2.Which of these photographs shows frosty weather?
Q3.Because the weather in winter turns colder, we are more likely to get ...
Q4.What do we measure to find out how hot the weather is?
Q5.What can we use to measure the temperature of the weather in winter?
Q6.Which of these might you observe in winter?
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