Weather Movers Activity Sheet
Elementary Science Fun Grades 2–5
Weather Movers Activity Sheet
Kinetic Science Lab
Part 1: Body Poses & Duel
My Name _____________________
My Partner _____________________
Today's Date _____________________
Weather Mission: Use your body to show what the sky is doing! Learn the 6 moves, play the Rock-Paper-Scissors challenge, and unlock secret weather clues!
1 The 6 Weather Body Moves (Picture Guide)
Practice each move with your partner!
1. Bright Sun
Warm & Clear Sky
Move: Stretch arms high overhead in a giant circle. Wiggle your fingers like warm sunbeams!
Sound: "Shine & warm!" ☀️
2. Gusty Wind
Rushing Air Current
Move: Lean your body sideways! Swoosh both arms back and forth like strong wind gusts.
Sound: "Whoooosh!" 💨
3. Rain Shower
Water Drops Falling
Move: Flutter your fingers downward from your head to your knees while tapping softly.
Sound: "Pitter-patter drip!" 🌧️
4. Thunder Boom
Storm Cloud Clash
Move: Crouch low, stomp your foot for thunder, and make a lightning zigzag clap in the air!
Sound: "Boom-clap-zap!" ⚡
5. Snow Twirl
Freezing Soft Flakes
Move: Do a slow-motion tiptoe spin. Gently float your fingers down like calm snowflakes.
Sound: "Brrr... soft & cold!" ❄️
6. Cloud Blanket
Fluffy Water Vapor
Move: Curve your arms in a big round hug in front of your chest. Gently sway like a giant cloud!
Sound: "Puff & float!" ☁️
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Rock-Paper-Scissors: Weather Faceoff!
Play 4 Fun Rounds
1. Chant Say: "Rock, Paper, Scissors, STORM!" Show your sign!
2. Winner Acts The winner instantly freezes in one of the 6 Weather Moves!
3. Partner Guesses Partner names the weather: "That is Gusty Wind!"
4. Next Move Partner acts out what weather happens next in the sky!
| Round | Who Won RPS? | Weather Move Acted Out | Did Partner Guess It? | Stars Earned |
|---|
| Game 1 | Name: __________ | [ ] Sun [ ] Wind [ ] Rain [ ] Storm | [ ] Yes! [ ] Almost! | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Game 2 | Name: __________ | [ ] Sun [ ] Wind [ ] Rain [ ] Storm | [ ] Yes! [ ] Almost! | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Game 3 | Name: __________ | [ ] Sun [ ] Wind [ ] Rain [ ] Storm | [ ] Yes! [ ] Almost! | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Game 4 | Name: __________ | [ ] Sun [ ] Wind [ ] Rain [ ] Storm | [ ] Yes! [ ] Almost! | ⭐⭐⭐ |
Secret Detective Rule: Between each RPS round, walk quietly to find clues on Page 2!
Flip to Page 2 →
Observation Hunt Weather Patterns in Action
Weather Patterns & Classroom Clue Hunt
Kinetic Science Lab
Part 2: Cycles & Clues
3 Build a 3-Step Weather Pattern!
Patterns Repeat!
Weather always changes in connected steps! Pick 3 weather moves in order to show a full sky story. Then perform all 3 in a row with your partner!
Step 1: How It Starts First
Starting weather:
Weather: ____________________
Draw or describe your move:
Example: Gentle warm sunshine
Step 2: The Big Change! Next
Changing weather:
Weather: ____________________
Draw or describe your move:
Example: Wind blows clouds in
Step 3: What Happens! Last
Final weather:
Weather: ____________________
Draw or describe your move:
Example: Heavy rainstorm hits
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Classroom Weather Detective Hunt
Find 4 Clues!
Walk like a quiet scientist around the room between your game rounds. Spot real weather clues hiding right here!
Station 1: The Window Sky Look Clue #1
Look outside! What kind of sky is out there right now?
Sky check: [ ] Sunny [ ] Cloudy [ ] Rainy [ ] Windy
Sunlight feels: [ ] Super bright [ ] Hidden by clouds
Station 2: The Breeze Test Clue #2
Hold your hand near the door or air vent. Can you feel air moving?
Air feels like: [ ] Totally still [ ] Gentle breeze [ ] Cool gust
Where did you feel moving air? __________________
Station 3: Warm & Cool Detective Clue #3
Feel near a sunny window vs under a desk or corner.
The warmest classroom spot: ___________________
The coolest classroom spot: ____________________
Station 4: Water Drops Check Clue #4
Check a cold water bottle, plant leaf, or sink. Any water drops?
Did you spot water droplets? [ ] Yes! [ ] No
Where were they? ______________________________
5 Quick Weather Detective Wrap-Up
Weather Badge Check
1. Why do you need fast, big body movements for a thunderstorm but slow calm movements for snow?
2. If our classroom were outdoor weather today, what weather move would it be and why?
Partner High-Five & Sign-off: "My partner crushed all weather moves!" Partner Signature: [ __________________ ]
Art & Drama Studio Creative Extension
Weather Art Studio & TV News Challenge
Kinetic Science Lab
Part 3: Art & Broadcast
6 Art Activity: "The Wild Sky" 2-Panel Weather Comic!
Draw & Color!
Illustrate a dramatic weather pattern shift! In Panel 1, draw the calm sky starting out. In Panel 2, draw the wild weather event striking with motion lines, wind swirls, and color!
Panel 1: The Calm Sky Starts Before
Draw your starting sky here (clouds, sun, or trees)...
Caption: "First, the sky was ________________________"
Panel 2: The Wild Weather Strikes! After
Draw the wild weather hitting (rain, lightning, wind blasts)...
Caption: "Suddenly, the weather turned into _____________"
Artist Detail Checklist:
[ ] Motion action lines [ ] Dark storm clouds or sunbeams [ ] Rain drops, snow, or lightning [ ] Sound effect words ("BOOM!", "SWOOSH!")
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Extension Task: 30-Second TV Weather Reporter!
Live Broadcast Challenge
Hold up your comic drawing like a TV weather map! Present a 30-second live broadcast to your partner while performing your weather body moves!
Your TV Broadcast Script
"Good morning, viewers! This is Chief Meteorologist ________________________."
"Look at our live weather map! Right now we have ___________________________ [do pose!]."
"But watch out! A storm pattern is moving fast, bringing ___________________ [action move!]."
"Make sure you grab your ______________________! Back to you in the studio!"
Partner Review
Loud News Voice: ⭐⭐⭐
Weather Body Move: ⭐⭐⭐
Comic Art Shown: ⭐⭐⭐
Producer Pass: [ ] Approved for Air!
Extra Goodie: Turn to Page 4 to cut out your collectible Weather Move Picture Cards!
Picture Cards →
Print & Cut Set Pocket Flash Cards
Weather Move Picture Cards
Kinetic Science Lab
Part 4: Cut & Play Deck
Instructions: Carefully cut along the dashed lines. Hold these cards up during RPS duels, quiz games, or attach them to your desk!
☀️ BRIGHT SUN
Move Card #1
Clear & Warm Sky
Body Move: Stretch arms wide overhead in a giant circle. Wiggle warm sunbeam fingers!
Sound: "Shine & Warm!" Power: +3 Warmth
💨 GUSTY WIND
Move Card #2
Rushing Air Currents
Body Move: Lean 45° sideways and sweep both arms back and forth in big swooshing waves!
Sound: "Whoooosh!" Power: +3 Speed
🌧️ RAIN SHOWER
Move Card #3
Water Drops Falling
Body Move: Flutter fingers downward from eyes to knees. Tap your thighs softly to make rain sounds!
Sound: "Pitter-Patter Drip!" Power: +3 Moisture
⚡ THUNDER BOOM
Move Card #4
Storm Front Clash
Body Move: Low crouch, sudden jump stomp (thunder), and lightning zigzag clap in the air!
Sound: "Boom-Clap-Zap!" Power: +5 Energy
❄️ SNOW TWIRL
Move Card #5
Freezing Ice Crystals
Body Move: Slow tiptoe spin with hands wide, fingers drifting gently down like delicate snowflakes.
Sound: "Brrr... Cold Twirl!" Power: +3 Chill
☁️ CLOUD BLANKET
Move Card #6
Fluffy Water Vapor
Body Move: Hug rounded arms in front of your chest like a giant cloud puff. Sway gently side to side!
Sound: "Puff & Float!" Power: +3 Shade
Pro-Tip for Teachers & Students: Glue cards to index cards or popsicle sticks to make handheld weather props!
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