What this lesson teaches
Children learn to differentiate between weather conditions and recognize patterns over time. Crafting a weather wheel makes the concept of weather visual and interactive, enhancing their observational skills.
Environmental Science
Can you finish craft your weather wheel class 4 in about 25 min?
Craft Your Weather Wheel Class 4
You will children learn to differentiate between weather conditions and recognize patterns over time.
Duration25 min
Age GroupAges 9–10
DifficultyBeginner
SubjectEnvironmental Science
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The learning connection
This activity utilizes embodied cognition by allowing kids to physically create and manipulate their wheel. By engaging with their own creation daily, they reinforce learning through repetition and observation, making connections to real-world weather phenomena.
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1. Gather a paper plate and markers. 2. Divide the plate into sections for sun, rain, clouds, and wind. 3. Draw weather symbols in each section. 4. Use a split pin to attach an arrow to the center of the plate. 5. Each day, turn the arrow to indicate the weather outside. 6. At the end of the week, discuss the weather patterns you observed.