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KS1 Topic: Weather Experts Block B: Meteorologists Explore aspects of weather. Make simple weather measuring instruments and contribute to a class weather station and weather chart.

Block B: Meteorologists Main outcome: Geography [5 sessions] Other outcomes: Science, D&T By the end of this block you will have  Gain a better understanding of the weather through achieved the following outcomes: weather observations, gathering data and performing simple tests.  Make and use weather instruments to collect and analyse data and report the weather in assembly. Session 1: Science/Geography/D&T Children will Watching the Wind  Use observations to answers questions about the wind. Make observations about the wind using  Use compass points and directional language. geographical vocabulary and make a wind  Talk about daily and seasonal weather patterns in the streamer. United Kingdom.  Use a range of materials to make a wind streamer. Session 2: Geography/D&T/Science Children will Let’s Go Fly a Kite!  Identify weather patterns in autumn. Explore the air and the wind. Research kites  Name and locate the world’s 7 continents using a world from around the world and harness the map. power of the wind as you make your own  Use a range of tools and equipment to perform kites! practical tasks.  Use their observations to answer questions about the wind. Session 3: Science/Geography Children will Clouds And Rain  Use their observations to answers questions about Research the phenomenon of clouds and clouds. rain and investigate their make-up. Further  Perform simple tests to understand from what clouds explore rain by making your own rain are made. gauge.  Use a world map identify the world’s 7 continents.  Use atlases to identify continents. Session 4: Geography/Science/D&T Children will Sun And Temperature  Understand the significance of the equator in relation Learn about temperatures and the sun’s to climate. influence. Find out about the sun itself and  Know that climates vary in different parts of the world. how to measure temperatures while  Perform simple tests with thermometers. making a sun catcher.  Use equipment to make sun catchers. Session 5: Geography/Science Children will Weather Charts  Talk about seasonal weather patterns in the United Using simple weather measuring Kingdom. instruments record measurements on a  Gather data using weather instruments and record chart and report the results. this on a weather chart.  Answer questions about weather data.

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Resources

Session 1 Provided: How To Make a Wind Streamer; Observation Record Sheet; Questioning Tips; Weather Task Explanation You will need: A paper plate; Wire or string; Sticky tape; Scissors; Hole punch; Tissue paper; Objects that move in the wind (ribbons/scarves; plastic bags; bubbles; shop-bought windmills)

Session 2 Provided: ‘Kites’ poem; Ping Pong Experiment You will need: Kites Around the World Website; A ping pong ball; A hairdryer; Kite-making materials for chosen kite design (see Weblinks in session plan)

Session 3 Provided: World’s Annual Rainfall; How To Make a Rain Gauge; Measurements Resource; You will need: An old plastic bottle; Scissors; A ruler; Scrap paper; A pen; Sticky tape

Session 4 Provided: A Folk Tale (Part 1); A Folk Tale (Part 2); How To Make a Sun Catcher You will need: Small plastic beads (available from most craft shops); A non-stick cake tin / shape cutter and non-stick baking tray; Wire; Metal foil and glue (optional); An oven (away from the classroom); A candle and matches / a lighter; A thermometer

Session 5 Provided: How To Make a Weather Chart; Weather Table; Compass Directions; The Beaufort Scale; How To Use Your Sun Catcher & Words to Describe the Temperature; Discussing the Results You will need: Coloured pens or pencils; The wind streamers, rain collectors and sun catchers previously made; A compass

© Original resource copyright Hamilton Trust, who give permission for it to be adapted as wished by individual users. The links to the websites and the contents of the web pages associated with such links specified on this list (hereafter collectively referred to as the ‘Links’) have been checked by Hamilton Trust (being the operating name of the registered charity, William Rowan Hamilton Trust) and to the best of Hamilton Trust’s knowledge, are correct and accurate at the time of publication. Notwithstanding the foregoing or any other terms and conditions on the Hamilton Trust website, you acknowledge that Hamilton Trust has no control over such Links and indeed, the owners of such Links may have removed such Links, changed such Links and/or contents associated with such Links. Therefore, it is your sole responsibility to verify any of the Links which you wish you use. Hamilton Trust excludes all responsibility and liability for any loss or damage arising from the use of any Links.