Weather in summer
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe the weather in summer.
Key learning points
- The weather is often different in each season.
- Summer is the warmest season in the UK, although it can still be windy and rainy.
- Temperature is how hot or cold something is.
- A thermometer can be used to measure the temperature of different seasons.
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).
Summer - Summer is the season after spring and before autumn.
Temperature - Temperature is how hot or cold something is.
Thermometer - A thermometer is a piece of equipment for measuring temperature.
Common misconception
Pupils may think that it is always sunny in summer.
Explanation that there are different types of weather in summer but the temperature is generally warmer than during other seasons.
Teacher tip
This lesson should be taught in summer so that pupils have the opportunity to observe what the weather is like at this time of year.
Equipment
Thermometers and 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 twelve seasons in one year.
Q2.The four seasons are autumn, winter, spring and .
Q3.Which season can you see in this photograph?
Q4.Which of these do we see in summer?
Q5.Alex hears the sound of a bee buzzing around a flower. Which skill is he using?
Q6.Match the months to the correct season.
September, October and November
December, January and February
March, April and May
June, July and August
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.When is the season of summer?
Q2.Which word describes how hot or cold something is?
Q3.What do we use to measure temperature?
Q4.True or false? The weather is often frosty and snowy in summer.
Q5.Sofia notices that the weather is frosty in winter and hot in summer. Why is this?
Q6.Which statement about summer do you agree with?
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