Features of places: Weather

Students learn to read a map to find thermometers in different places.

Reading the temperature in different environments.

A story about how a bird responds to changes in weather.

About this program

In this program students examine factors that change the weather. They use maps to navigate their way around the school grounds to look at the temperature in different places. They construct their own weather instrument to measure the wind in different places and read a book that looks at how one animal uses the different weather conditions around the world.

Activities

Using a map. Students are taught to read a map so that they can find the thermometers that are placed in different areas around Thalgarrah EEC and record. Students discuss factors that made the temperatures different in each place.

Wind machine. With a partner, students will construct a simple wind machine. They will then test the wind in different places in the playground and record. Students discuss factors that made the wind speed different in each place. Consider the implications of this on the farm that surrounds Thalgarrah EEC.

The Circle. Read the story "The Circle" to students, stopping to show on the world map where the bird is at various stages throughout the book.

Animal encounters. Look at various captive animals (eg. reptiles and insects) and consider how these animals respond to changes in weather. How does this affect how we look after them?

Important information

Syllabus outcomes and content

Geography K-10 Syllabus (2015)

Outcomes:

A student:

* examines features and characteristics of places and environments GE2-1

* describes the ways people, places and environments interact GE2-2

* acquires and communicates geographical information using geographical tools for inquiry GE2-4

Content:

Climate of places

Students: · investigate the climates of different places, for example:

- discussion of how weather contributes to climate

- comparison of climates in different places

Location

Thalgarrah EEC

Sample activities schedule


10.00am	Activity 1 - using a map to find thermometers
11.00am	Morning Tea
11.20am	Activity 2 - Build a wind machine
12.00pm	Activity 3 - Test the wind machine in different places
12.30pm	Lunch
1.00pm	Activity 4 - Reading of "The Circle" and look at the world map.
1.40pm	Activity 5 - Animal encounters.
2.20pm	Program ends

Teacher information


What to bring	Students Comfortable clothing suitable for outdoor learning Hat Covered walking shoes Own recess and lunch ('nude food'/plastic free food is encouraged) Water bottle Teachers Own recess and lunch. Visiting adults are welcome to use the refrigerator and microwave. Tea and coffee is provided. Water bottle Special medical/learning requirements for individual students
Extreme or wet weather	Program may be modified, postponed or cancelled due to predicted extreme temperatures, bush fire danger, heavy rainfall, high winds or dust storms. Check the weather forecast for the Armidale area.
Medical notifications	Notify us by completing and returning the student welfare form at least one week before the excursion. This form will be sent out upon confirmation of booking.

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