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AU1.1 What is the difference between Climate & Weather

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Duration: 55 minutes

This interactive lesson introduces primary/KS2 to the fundamental concepts of weather and climate, using the engaging context of the Cayman Islands. It's designed to clarify the differences between these two concepts through a series of fun and educational activities. Students will participate in picture and statement sorting games, group discussions, creative poster-making, and a gallery walk to reinforce their learning. This lesson aims to foster a deeper understanding of environmental science in a way that's both enjoyable and educational for young learners.

Educational Goals:

  • Enhance understanding of weather and climate.
  • Develop categorization and critical thinking skills.
  • Foster collaborative learning and creativity.

Materials Needed:

  • Picture and statement cards.
  • Poster-making supplies (colored pens, pencils, paper).
  • Access to the virtual Miro board (optional).

Preparation:

  • Prepare pictures and statement cards beforehand.

Lesson Plan

  • Begin with a simple explanation of weather and climate.
  • Use relatable examples to illustrate the difference between the two.

  • Provide pictures depicting various weather and climate scenes, especially from the Cayman Islands.
  • Students will sort these pictures into categories: 'climate', 'weather', or 'both'.

  • Distribute cards with statements about the Cayman Islands' weather and climate.
  • Students will read each statement and categorize it as 'climate', 'weather', or 'both'.

  • Lead a class discussion to review each category.
  • Emphasize the differences between weather (short-term) and climate (long-term).

Key Questions

  • Why is it important to understand the differences between climate and weather?
  • How can we use our understanding to prepare for the future?

  • Divide the class into small groups.
  • Assign each group a specific weather or climate trait to illustrate on a poster.

  • Students will walk around the classroom, viewing and discussing the posters created by their peers.
  • Encourage them to identify elements they find effective or interesting.

Key Questions

  • What part of the poster depicts the trait clearly?
  • What makes this poster related to weather/climate or both?

  • Summarize the key points of the lesson.
  • Highlight the importance of understanding weather and climate for environmental awareness.

Key Questions

  • What questions did this lesson make you think of?
  • How do you feel after learning about this?
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BellaRooney
Bella Rooney

I really enjoyed teaching this lesson!

TiyenMiller
Tiyen Miller

Excellent resources that are very relevant and localised. Thanks!

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