SCIENCE PLANS
Earth Science: Weather and Seasons
This is a 7 day unit.
Anticipatory Set:
 What are weather patterns?
 How does weather impact you?
 What are the seasons?
 How is temperature related to the seasons?
Academic vocabulary: weather; season; temperature, wind conditions, precipitation; cloud coverage
We will measure, record, and graph weather information and identify the importance of weather and
seasonal information in making choices about clothing, activities, and transportation.
I will measure, record, and graph weather information and identify the importance of weather and
seasonal information in making choices about clothing, activities, and transportation. I will create a
product in which I describe and defend the properties and benefits of that season.
TEKS/SEs:
(2.8) Earth and space. The student knows that there are recognizable patterns in the natural world and
among objects in the sky. The student is expected to:
A. measure, record and graph weather information, including temperature, wind conditions,
precipitation, and cloud coverage, in order to identify patterns in the data;
B. identify the importance of weather and seasonal information to make choices in clothing,
activities, and transportation
5E Lesson Plan
Engagement: Read Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
Discuss various forms of weather
Exploration/Explanation: Read A Reason for the Seasons by Gail Gibbons.
Students take notes in SIN describing each season including: months, weather, holidays, clothing,
activities, etc.
USV: Magical Mother of Nature: Four Seasons
USV: The Four Seasons
USV: A First Look at Weather
USV: Weather Smart: Thunderstorms
USV: Hurricanes
Elaboration/Evaluation: Students choose their favorite season and create a product (Frayer Model, flip
book, brochure, story board, etc.) to describe and defend the properties and benefits of that season.
Extension: Students write a persuasive piece of writing describing why their favorite season should be
everyone’s favorite season.
Assessments: Seasons/Weather Assessment (Summative)