What's the weather doing today?

Australian Curriculum content descriptions:

Year 1 Science:

• Observable changes occur in the sky and landscape (ACSSU019)
• Participate in different types of guided investigations to explore and answer questions, such as manipulating materials, testing ideas, and accessing information sources (ACSIS025)
• 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)

Year 2 Geography:

• Sort and record information and data, including location, in tables and on plans and labelled maps (ACHASSI036)
• Present narratives, information and findings in oral, graphic and written forms using simple terms to denote the passing of time and to describe direction and location (ACHASSI043)

Syllabus Outcomes: GE1-1. 

Time required: 48 mins

Level of teacher scaffolding: High – Facilitate discussion, lead investigation of Weatherzone website, oversee activity.

• Internet access
• Student worksheet
• Large map of Australia
• Drawing materials

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