Knowledge/Skill Building
🗺️ Drawing a Weather Day Timeline
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Teacher models a simple 3-part timeline on chart paper (morning at home, recess, after school). Students discuss how weather can change during the day and how clothing choices might feel different in each part. Visual icons are added for temperature and clouds.
Plan day
Day 2
Duration
10 min
Grouping
Whole Class
Steps
6 steps
Lesson plan
6 steps · 10 min| # | What teachers do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Gather students on the rug for a quick warm-up and discuss yesterday's weather. (5 min) |
| 2 | Show the class a large chart paper with a simple 3-part timeline drawn (morning, recess, after school). (5 min) |
| 3 | As a group, brainstorm different types of weather and clothing choices for each part of the day. Use visuals to support ideas. (8 min) |
| 4 | Have students return to their seats and draw their own timeline on A4 paper, using icons for weather and clothing in each part. (10 min) |
| 5 | Conduct a walk-and-talk with neighbors to compare drawings and discuss results. (5 min) |
| 6 | Facilitate a sharing circle for students to present one weather observation and their outfit choice, receiving feedback from peers. (4 min) |
Preparation (1 item)
- Prepare a large chart paper with three sections labeled: morning, recess, and after school.
Student-facing instructions
You will create a timeline that shows the weather and what clothes you would wear in the morning, at recess, and after school. You'll need paper and coloring supplies. The goal is to think about how the weather can change and how you can stay comfortable all day.