Weather in summer
I can describe the weather in summer.
Weather in summer
I can describe the weather in summer.
Lesson details
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.
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.
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.
Equipment
Thermometers and 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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