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March 31, 2019 · Leave a Comment

Science – No Matter The Weather

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I love teaching Science to my second graders, but I do not enjoy all of the prep work that is often involved with teaching it.  My favorite type of Science lesson is one with little prep, and little expense.  I find that lessons which involve natural phenomena, or living things are very engaging for students.  They also involve little to no prep.  I also find that these lessons are the very ones which students find most interesting.  My favorite Science unit of the year is Air and Weather because it is right in front of us, and naturally engages students. 

Free Air Minilesson

 

What Science Units Require the Least Prep?

Science units which allow students to observe natural phenomena like the movement of the earth, or changing weather patterns are examples of two of my favorite activities.  In fact, studying the air and weather and learning why they change is one of my favorite Science topics with my students.  Students are naturally engaged with it, because it effects their lives.  Students also have many questions about what causes the weather to change.

 

Creating a simple weather chart is easy to do.  Each day my students and I talk about the weather.  Is it sunny, partially cloudy, or cloudy?  Is the air windy or calm?  We even discuss the differences between each adjective.  Young children need practice learning that a sunny day is not necessarily hot, and a cloudy day is not necessarily cold.

 

It’s also fun to learn about the different types of clouds.  My students love putting together replicas of cumulus, cirrus and stratus clouds using cotton balls.  Here are some examples of their work.

 

Pictures of types of clouds

 

Can You Integrate Science With Another Subject?

Absolutely!  I love integrating Science with Language Arts and Social Studies.  Science can be a rich source of informational text for students to read.  It boosts their connection when the text is on a topic they’re learning about (or have already studied).  My students love hands on Science experiments, but they can also learn about a topic from reading.  Here is an example of how I keep my Language Arts Lessons Engaging.

 

If you’re interested in studying the air and weather with your class, you can download my free air lesson here. 

 

Enjoy!

 

 

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About Teaching Ideas For Those Who Love Teaching

Michelle Webb (Teaching Ideas For Those Who Love Teaching) has been teaching for over 15 years in Chicago, IL. During that time she has taught first, second, fifth and sixth grades. Michelle is a Nationally Board Certified Teacher, and has lead professional development sessions for her district. When it comes to creating resources for teachers, Michelle enjoys creating lessons that make learning fun and hands on. Michelle enjoys traveling, yoga, and spending time with her family and friends.

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