KS1 Topic: Weather Experts Block D: Extreme Weather
Learn about extreme weather conditions in the UK. Look at homes adapted to different climates
around the world. Create a storm-resistant den and a flood-resistant house.
Block D: Extreme Weather
[4 sessions]
By the end of this block you will
have achieved the following
outcomes:
Session 1: Geography/D&T
A storm is coming!
Investigate extreme weather in the
UK and then build a den to protect
yourself from a storm.
Session 2: Geography/D&T
Houses from around the world
Learn about the homes that people
build around the world to live in
different climate. Design and build
a model house that is best suited
to a challenging climate.
Main outcome: Geography, Other outcomes:
D&T/PSHE
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Discuss types of daily weather patterns and extreme weather in the UK.
Use maps to identify the UK and use compass points when finding
locations on the map.
 Locate the world’s seven continents and understand that climates vary in
different parts of the world.
 Know that climates are affected by where in the world a place is and how
close to the equator and the North and South Poles it is.
 Design and build a flood- resistant house and evaluate their models
through discussion.
 Select and use materials to make dens and models based on their
properties.
 Listen to each other and work together during the model making.
Children will
 Identify types of daily weather patterns and extreme weather in the UK.
 Select from and use materials and textiles to make a den.
 Communicate ideas through discussion.
Children will
 Name the world’s seven continents.
 Locate the equator, The North and South Poles and begin to understand
their significance.
 Choose materials to make a model house.
 Communicate ideas through discussion.
Session 3: Geography/D&T
Designing a flood-resistant house
Learn about flooding in the UK and
in other countries; Look carefully at
the homes built to withstand
flooding and design a floodresistant house.
Children will
 Talk about weather patterns in the UK.
 Use simple compass directions when using a map.
 Use maps and globes to identify the UK and other countries.
 Design a flood-resistant house.
Session 4: D&T/PSHE
Making a flood-resistant house
Discuss storms and how to respond
to an emergency. Then make and
test your flood-resistant house.
Children will
 Select from a range of materials to build a model house.
 Choose and use materials based on their properties.
 Evaluate their models.
 Listen to each other and work together to make a model house.
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KS1 Topic: Weather Experts Block D: Extreme Weather
Resources
Session 1
Provided: Extreme weather photographs, weather song, dance guidance, severe weather weblinks,
storm damage photographs, alternative ideas for den building
You will need:
Session 2
Provided: Pictures of houses from around the world
You will need: Construction toys (Lego®, wooden blocks, etc.)
Session 3
Provided: Material cards, flood-resistant houses summary, design specification sheet
You will need: Noah’s Ark by Heinz Janisch
Session 4
Provided: Materials list, emergency rescue game sheet
You will need: Percy the park keeper after the storm by Nick Butterworth, a camera (for recording
children’s work)
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The links to the websites and the contents of the web pages associated with such links specified on this list (hereafter collectively referred to as the ‘Links’)
have been checked by Hamilton Trust (being the operating name of the registered charity, William Rowan Hamilton Trust) and to the best of Hamilton
Trust’s knowledge, are correct and accurate at the time of publication. Notwithstanding the foregoing or any other terms and conditions on the Hamilton
Trust website, you acknowledge that Hamilton Trust has no control over such Links and indeed, the owners of such Links may have removed such Links,
changed such Links and/or contents associated with such Links. Therefore, it is your sole responsibility to verify any of the Links which you wish you use.
Hamilton Trust excludes all responsibility and liability for any loss or damage arising from the use of any Links.