Key Stage Two : Geography : Weather Forecasts
This Geography teaching pack for Years Three and Four in Key Stage Two gets the children to identify, describe and compare the effect of different types of weather on a range of locations in the world.The class can practise recording measurements to forecast the weather in the school’s location.
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This teaching pack includes six lessons to teach the class about weather patterns around the world. There are activities for shared, independent and group learning.
This scheme of work for Geography is recommended for Years Three and Four in Key Stage Two although it could also be easily differentiated for children in other ages and classes to use.
This scheme of work for Geography is recommended for Years Three and Four in Key Stage Two although it could also be easily differentiated for children in other ages and classes to use.
Lesson One : Weather News
Identify and describe different types of common weather patterns that might affect the school’s location. The class can write a report describing one type of weather.
Learning Objectives
Identify and describe common types of weather. Describe and explain how and why places are similar to and different from other places in terms of climate and meteorology.
Learning Outcomes
I can identify and describe common types of weather. I can describe how locations can be affected by different types of weather.
Teaching Resource Files
Lesson plan weather news Display what weather posters Activity weather headlines (colour, black and white, document) Template school report (colour, black and white) Presentation weather news
Lesson Two : World Weather
Investigate and describe different types of weather patterns that can affect countries around the world. The children can write recounts to describe weather for one location.
Learning Objectives
Describe and explain how and why places are similar to and different from other places. Identify and describe regional weather patterns.
Learning Outcomes
I can compare countries around the world by their regional weather patterns. I can identify and describe types of weather.
Teaching Resource Files
Lesson plan world weather Text holiday postcards (colour, black and white, document) Template holiday postcard (colour, black and white) Presentation world weather
Lesson Three : Climate Zones
Explore and describe the range of climate zones found in different regions around the world. The class can compile fact files describing one type of climate in the world.
Learning Objectives
Use atlases and globes to identify locations around the world. Identify and describe what places are like in terms of climate.
Learning Outcomes
I can use an atlas and globe to locate places around the world. I can identify and describe different climates.
Teaching Resource Files
Lesson plan climate zones Text deserts (colour, black and white, document) Activity climate zone fact file (colour, black and white) Activity climate zone cards (colour, black and white) Presentation climate zones
Lesson Four : World Cruise
Identify and describe common weather patterns that might be experienced in different regions of the world. The children can record weather patterns for countries on their example cruise.
Learning Objectives
Identify and describe what places are like in terms of climate. Describe and explain how and why places are similar to and different from other places elsewhere in the world.
Learning Outcomes
I can describe how places are the same or different in terms of their climate. I can say how the weather in the UK is the same or different to other countries in the world.
Teaching Resource Files
Lesson plan world cruise Display climate weather posters Activity cruise plan (colour, black and white) Presentation world cruise
Lesson Five : Weather Measurements
Observe and record information about daily weather patterns for the school’s location. The class can use a range of instruments to measure different types of weather in the school’s location.
Learning Objectives
Collect and record evidence about physical changes to the natural world. Identify and describe what places are like in terms of meteorology.
Learning Outcomes
I can observe and keep a record of the weather in one location. I can say how the weather can affect places around the school.
Teaching Resource Files
Lesson plan weather measurements Display weather instruments posters Display satellite weather posters Activity school weather (colour, black and white) Presentation weather measurements
Lesson Six : Weather Forecasting
Research and present weather information and forecasts for different countries around the world. The children can present their forecasts to the class.
Learning Objectives
Collect and record evidence about physical changes to global location. Identify and describe what places are like in terms of meteorology.
Learning Outcomes
I can use different methods to collect information about a particular location. I can present information about the common weather patterns in a specific location.
Teaching Resource Files
Lesson plan weather forecasts Text weather today Activity weather notes (colour, black and white) Activity weather symbols (colour, black and white) Presentation weather forecasts
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Scheme of work
Your geography scheme of work about the weather is amazing. It has saved me so much time. My class are loving the practical activities. So much better than the worksheets that you get on other sites.
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Good English planning useful for my year four class
