Weather in winter
I can describe the weather in winter.
Weather in winter
I can describe the weather in winter.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The weather is often different in each season.
- The weather in winter turns colder, sometimes with snow, frost and ice.
- A thermometer can be used to measure the temperature of different seasons.
- We can make observations of the weather during winter.
Common misconception
Pupils may associate sunny weather with summer and not winter.
Explanation that there are different types of weather in winter, but the temperature is generally cooler than during other 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).
Winter - Winter is the coldest season of the year. It is between autumn and spring.
Temperature - Temperature is a measure of how hot something is.
Thermometer - A thermometer is a device for measuring temperature.
Equipment
A selection of clothing for different seasons would be helpful.
Content guidance
- Exploration of objects
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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