Watching the weather

Australian Curriculum content descriptions:

Year 1 Science:

• Observable changes occur in the sky and landscape (ACSSU019)
• Represent and communicate observations and ideas in a variety of ways such as oral and written language, drawing and role play (ACSIS029)

Year 1 Geography:

• The weather and seasons of places and the ways in which different cultural groups, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, describe them (ACHASSK032)

Year 2 Science:

• Science involves asking questions about, and describing changes in, objects and events (ACSHE034)
• People use science in their daily lives, including when caring for their environment and living things (ACSHE035)
• Represent and communicate observations and ideas in a variety of ways such as oral and written language, drawing and role play (ACSIS042)

Syllabus Outcomes: GE1-1, GE-2 ST1-9ES, ST1-4WS, ST1-8ES

Time required: Ongoing (can be set over one week, fortnight or month – will require one session to introduce activity, 10 minutes each day for weather observations, and one session for conclusions.

Level of teacher scaffolding: High – facilitate discussion, oversee observations and record keeping.

• Internet access
• Student worksheet
• Drawing materials

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