Seasonal Cycle Slides Seasonal Cycle Slides
Weather Word Detectives
The Year Spins Round
Our world has four special seasons. Each season brings different types of weather!
Get ready to be a Weather Detective! Listen for weather words.
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Fresh Spring
"When Spring arrives, the air gets warm. Sometimes there is soft rain that helps the flowers grow. A gentle wind blows through the green leaves."
Rain
Wind
Hot Summer
"During Summer, the sun is very bright. It is very hot outside. We might see big clouds before a summer storm."
Sun
Hot
Cool Fall
"In the Fall, the days get shorter. The wind blows the crunchy leaves. The air feels cool and crisp."
Wind
Cool
Cold Winter
"When Winter comes, the air is cold. White snow falls from the sky and covers the ground like a blanket."
Snow
Cold
Detective Report
Which season was your favorite weather word in?
Can we find weather words in the hallway today?
Check your Weather Word Hunt worksheet next!
Weather Word Hunt Worksheet Weather Word Hunt
Case File: Seasonal Detectives
Name:
Date:
Detective Instructions:
Listen closely to the story "The Year Spins Round." Whenever you hear a weather word, find it below and highlight it or circle it!
RAIN
FALL
SUN
SNOW
WIND
HOT
The Weather Match
Draw a line to match the weather word to its favorite season.
Snow
Sun
Rain
Spring
Winter
Summer
Bonus Mission:
What is the weather like outside our classroom right now? Draw it here:
Weather Gear Sort Activity Seasonal Suitcase Sort
Packing for the weather!
Summer
Glue Summer Gear Here
Winter
Glue Winter Gear Here
Weather Gear Cut-Outs
Cut out these items and pack them in the right suitcase!
Sunglasses
Winter Hat
Swimsuit
Heavy Coat
Rain Boots
Flip Flops
Mittens
Shorts
Teacher: Provide safety scissors and glue
Stormy Story Slides Cause and Effect Clouds
Finding the "Why" in Weather
Pop! What Happened?
The teacher popped the balloon. Why did it pop?
"The balloon popped BECAUSE the teacher used a pin!"
The "If / Then" Rule
1
Cause
"The thing that happens first."
(The WHY)
2
Effect
"The thing that happens because of the cause."
(The WHAT)
Listen for the Cause!
"The clouds grew dark and heavy. Suddenly, rain poured down from the sky. The dry ground became wet and muddy."
CAUSE
It Rained
EFFECT
Ground is Wet
The Power Word
BECAUSE
"The ground is wet BECAUSE it rained."
Find the WHY!
Explain the WHAT!
Detective Challenge
Scenario 1
"It is snowing very hard outside."
What happens next?
School closes? Wear a hat?
Scenario 2
"A big wind storm comes."
What happens next?
Leaves fly? Trees bend?
Because Why Worksheet The "Why" Search
Cause & Effect Detective Work
Detective:
Match the Weather
Draw a line to connect the Cause (why it happened) to the Effect (what happened next).
CAUSE (Why)
The sun is very hot.
The wind blows hard.
It rains all morning.
EFFECT (What)
A puddle forms.
The ice cream melts.
The leaves dance.
The "Because" Challenge
Finish the sentence by writing or drawing the effect!
"I wore my warm coat today BECAUSE..."
"Every weather story has a WHY!"
Because Why Answer Key Answer Key
Because Why Worksheet (Lesson 2)
Part 1: Matching
The sun is very hot.
The ice cream melts.
The wind blows hard.
The leaves dance.
It rains all morning.
A puddle forms.
Part 2: Examples
Acceptable student responses for the "Because" challenge:
...BECAUSE it is cold outside.
...BECAUSE it is winter.
...BECAUSE the air is chilly.
...BECAUSE there is snow.
Teacher Note: Students may also draw a picture of a snowman, a snowflake, or themselves wearing a scarf.
Weather Wisdom Series
Tree Time Slides Tree Time
Sequencing Seasonal Changes
Wait! That's Not Right!
If we saw a flower bloom in reverse, it would look very strange!
"Stories and nature have an ORDER. We call this SEQUENCING."
End?
Middle?
Start?
The Sequencing Path
1. First
"The story begins..."
2. Next
"The story continues..."
3. Then
"Something else happens..."
4. Last
"The story finishes..."
The Life of an Apple Tree
"First, in the spring, tiny pink buds grow on the branches. Next, the summer sun helps big green leaves and apples grow. Then, in the fall, the leaves turn red and fall down. Last, the winter snow covers the bare branches."
Pink buds grow first.
Sun helps apples grow next.
Leaves turn red and fall then.
Snow covers branches last.
Sequence Quest
Can you use your sequencing cards to show how the tree changes?
1
2
3
4
Tree Cycle Cards Tree Cycle Sequencing Cards
Cut out the cards and put them in order!
1
SPRING
Tiny pink buds start to grow on branches.
2
SUMMER
Hot sun helps green leaves and apples grow.
3
FALL
Leaves turn red and drop to the ground.
4
WINTER
Cold snow covers the bare branches.
Stay Safe Slides Stay Safe
Weather Readiness & Safety
Click! The Power is Out!
Have you ever been in a storm where the lights went off? How did you feel? What did you do?
"I was scared!"
"I used a flashlight!"
The Weather Safety Guide
"When a big storm comes, the best place to be is Inside. Stay away from windows. If the power goes out, a Flashlight will help you see. Always listen to your Grown-ups."
Stay Indoors
Find a Light
Follow Directions
Weather Drills at School
Listen
We stop and listen to the teacher.
Move
We walk quietly to our safe spot.
Wait
We wait until it is safe to come out.
Safety Plan
What is ONE thing you will do to stay safe in a storm? Think of something from the text!
My Safety Plan Worksheet Stay Safe Plan
Weather Connection Journal
Name:
What the Text Says
In the story, we learned about staying safe. Circle the items that help us stay safe during a storm:
Flashlight
Beach Ball
Being Inside
Ice Cream
A Grown-up
Radio
My Safety Action
Draw a picture of you staying safe during a storm. Where are you? Who is with you?
"I stay safe by..."
Read informational texts to know what to do!
Weather Studio Slides LIVE: Channel Weather
Meteorologist Simulation
Help Needed!
Our main news anchor is confused! They don't know what to wear or what to do today.
"We need YOU to read the weather report and give us your best advice!"
Your 3 Tasks
1. READ
Read the weather report text carefully.
2. THINK
Use Cause & Effect logic. If it is hot, then wear...
3. REPORT
Tell the anchor what to do to be prepared!
The Script Prep
EXAMPLE REPORT
"Attention! A snowstorm is coming. It will be very cold."
Your Advice:
"You should wear a heavy coat because it is cold."
ON AIR
Quiet on Set!
Use your Meteorologist Script to begin.
Meteorologist Report Script LIVE
Meteorologist Script
Studio A
1
Introduction
"Hello! My name is Meteorologist ________________________."
2
The Weather Report
"The informational text says it is going to be ________________________ outside today."
(Write: sunny, rainy, or snowy)
3
My Advice
"You should wear ________________________ BECAUSE the weather is ________________________."
4
Sign-Off
"Stay safe out there! Back to you in the studio."
Remember: Look at the camera and use your 'News Voice'!
