Lesson 2: weather forecast
Aim
Pupils use the information gained in lesson 1: weather researcher to
present a Power Point presentation of their own weather forecast.
Learning outcomes
1) Pupils are able to reinforce their basic knowledge of locations of
major settlements.
2) Pupils can understand and compare differences in the weather
between various locations.
3) Pupils can improve the their communication skills.
Materials provided
 Outline map of Wales, UK and the World.
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Basic weather symbols.
Pupil instructions on how to present the weather.
Teacher notes
The pupils present a Power Point presentation; they are provided with the
maps, and instructions. The pupils are placed into groups of three or four
depending on the size of the class.
The presentation requires the pupils to use the information gained in
lesson 1: weather researcher to complete the weather forecast. The
presentation must have an introduction, at least three days of forecast for
the chosen map (Wales, UK or the world) and a summary.
The groups complete their presentation, with each person participating in
the presentation when they report back to the class.
A hard copy is then printed off to be included in their exercise books.
Links to whiteboard
Power Point presentation presented to the whole class via an interactive
whiteboard.
Teacher example could be produced as an exemplar including;
Introduction (what is the presentation about, area, location etc); the three
days covered (maps showing different weather types) and conclusion (a
summary of the weather over the three days).
Own experience
The pupils have to be carefully selected; emphasis must be placed on
communication skills of the whole group. Taught in year 8, the mixed
ability classes worked well with mixed groups pre-selected by the teacher.
The reporting back to the whole class was a major success and was a
major incentive for the pupils to complete the presentation.
Lesson 2: weather forecast
Student instructions
1) You will prepare and present a weather forecast
for your chosen area. (Wales, UK or the World).
2) The forecast is to be presented using a Power
Point presentation.
3) You are provided with the information from lesson
one and blank weather map.
4) The presentation must contain an introduction,
a forecast and a summary.
5) The introduction must include the title, names of
everyone in the group and the area of the forecast.
6) You may complete a maximum of three weather
maps for your presentation (one for each day).
7) The summary must include a brief written
description of the weather during the three days.
8) You will be working in groups; all members of the
group must contribute to the presentation.