Weather, temperature, and clothing

This lesson asks students to think about the weather in their area and introduces them to weather and temperature trends in different latitudes of the United States. They will look at today's weather map and record the high temperatures for a few cities. Students will conclude by drawing pictures of themselves outdoors in their hometown and in another place that has different weather. Lesson plan is from National Geographic; it is comprehensive, including daily activities, vocabulary, and assessment.

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Weather, temperature, and clothing

Standards & Objectives

Learning objectives: 

Objectives:

Students will

  • describe today's weather and see if they can find indoor clues about what the weather's like;
  • discuss times when the weather has affected their plans;
  • look at today's weather map and temperature listings and discuss the patterns they notice across the United States; and
  • draw pictures of themselves outdoors today in their hometown and in another town with different weather.

Lesson Variations

Blooms taxonomy level: 
Understanding
Extension suggestions: 

Extending the Lesson:

Help students use books or the Internet to find out about some of the animals that are unique to certain climates in the United States. For example, the grizzly bear lives in northern climates, while the flamingo is found in subtropical Florida. Have the students draw pictures of these animals in the appropriate locations on a blank outline map or on blank paper.

Helpful Hints

Materials Required:

  • Computer with Internet access
  • Wall map of the United States
  • Small pieces of paper, approximately 4 X 4 inches (10 X 10 centimeters)
  • Removable transparent tape
  • Writing materials

References

Contributors: 
Kay Jordan
Originator: 
Ayers Institute for Learning & Innovation