Weather in spring
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe weather in spring.
Key learning points
- The weather is often different in each season.
- Common weather can be described as cold, cloudy, windy, rainy or sunny.
- The weather in spring can be mixed, with periods of wind, rain and sunshine.
- Rain can be collected and measured using a rain gauge.
Keywords
Season - Seasons are periods of similar weather. In the UK there are four seasons (spring, summer, autumn and winter).
Spring - Spring is the season that comes after winter and before summer.
Weather - Weather is what the conditions are like in a particular place at a particular time. For example, rain, wind or sun.
Rain gauge - A rain gauge is a device for measuring how much rain has fallen.
Measure - To measure is to find out the size of something or how much of something there is.
Common misconception
Pupils may associate different seasons with activities, rather than physical characteristics like the weather.
Explanation of different weathers that pupils may experience in different seasons.
Teacher tip
This lesson should be taught in spring so that the pupils have the opportunity to collect data about what the weather is like at this time of year.
Equipment
Scissors, lolly sticks, pens, pencils, plastic bottles.
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - equipment
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.True or false? A year can be divided into three seasons.
Q2.Which of these is a season?
Q3.When is the season of spring?
Q4.Which of these is a sign of spring?
Q5.What do we do when we observe something?
Q6.What can we use to observe changes in spring?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of these statements is true?
Q2.When is spring?
Q3.True or false? Spring is usually the hottest season of the year.
Q4.Which of these is a kind of weather?
Q5.Which of these shows weather in spring?
Q6.What do we use a rain gauge for?
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