K’NEXT Generation Workshop Guide
Description
Requirements
Overview
CfE
Title:
Age:
Group size:
Duration:
Set-up time:
Turn-around time:
Clear-up time:
Room size:
Weather Science
P5-7
P5,6&7 = 33, Composite = 25
90 minutes
45 mins
30 mins
30 mins
Classroom for introduction + Outdoor area with
vehicle access
Furniture:
Usual classroom furniture
Power supply:
Not required
Other:
None
Following a presenter-led indoor introduction to the weather, pupils will move outside
to work in small teams to record the weather in their team’s weather log. To do this
they will visit 8 weather stations in turn. At each station they will find an instruction card
and the equipment necessary to measure one aspect of the weather. All teams will visit
all stations (weather and time-permitting!). The workshop will conclude indoors with a
review of the pupils’ results and a discussion about what they have learned.
PLEASE NOTE: This workshop will take place outside in all weathers as long as it is safe
to do so i.e. will be postponed if icy or too windy, in all other weathers we will be
outside. Pupils AND teachers must provide suitable clothing for themselves – K’NEXT
Generation does NOT provide clothing.
Purposes
This workshop is designed to encourage the four Purposes of CfE by
providing active learning opportunities which aim to help pupils become
successful learners, confident individuals, responsible citizens and
effective contributors.
E&O’s
Social Studies > People, place and environment
SOC 1-12a By using a range of instruments, I can measure and record the
weather and can discuss how weather affects my life.
Mathematics >Information handling > Data and analysis
MNU 2-20b I have carried out investigations and surveys, devising and
using a variety of methods to gather information and have worked with
others to collate, organise and communicate the results in an
appropriate way.
Languages > Literacy & English > Tools for listening and talking
LIT 1-02a LIT 2-02a When I engage with others, I know when and how to
listen, when to talk, how much to say, when to ask questions and how
to respond with respect.
LIT 1-10a I can communicate clearly when engaging with others within
and beyond my place of learning, using selected resources as required.
LIT 2-10a I am developing confidence when engaging with others within
and beyond my place of learning. I can communicate in a clear,
expressive way and I am learning to select and organise resources
independently.
Health & Wellbeing > Co-operation and competition
HWB 1-23a I can follow and understand rules and procedures,
developing my ability to achieve personal goals. I recognise and can
adopt different roles in a range of practical activities.
HWB 2-23a While working and learning with others, I improve my range
of skills, demonstrate tactics and achieve identified goals.
Health & Wellbeing > Social wellbeing
HWB 1-11a HWB 2-11a I make full use of and value the opportunities I am
given to improve and manage my learning and, in turn, I can help to
encourage learning and confidence in others.
HWB 1-14a HWB 1-14a I value the opportunities I am given to make
friends and be part of a group in a range of situations.
Follow-on
activities
Links
1.
Make your own set of weather instruments (see below for instructions) and
continue to record the weather for your school in a weather log.
2. Design your own weather log as a spreadsheet on the computer. Use the data you
collect to make charts/graphs of daily rainfall, temperature etc.
3. Look at climate data from around the world and compare it to the
weather you experience at your school.
4. Research online about the effects of climate change around the world and where
you live.
5. Visit the Met Office website and view the educational resources available (see
below).
6. Try out one of the projects and activities (see below).
7. Use photographs taken during the workshop to make a presentation for other
classes in your school.
8. Use photographs taken during the workshop to make a display for your classroom
wall.
Make your own barometer:
http://www.k12science.org/curriculum/weatherproj2/en/docs/barometer.shtml
Make your own rain gauge:
http://www.k12science.org/curriculum/weatherproj2/en/docs/raingauge.shtml
Make your own thermometer:
http://www.k12science.org/curriculum/weatherproj2/en/docs/thermometer.shtml
Make your own wind vane:
http://www.k12science.org/curriculum/weatherproj2/en/docs/windvane.shtml
Make your own anemometer:
http://www.k12science.org/curriculum/weatherproj2/en/docs/anemometer.shtml
Weather data from around the world:
http://www.worldclimate.com/
http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/education/teachers/weather-data
Climate change:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/specials/climate_change/default.stm
Met Office for kids:
http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/education/kids/things-to-do
Met Office for teachers:
http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/education/teachers
Weather projects and activities:
http://www.archaeolink.com/kids_weather_projects_activities.htm
K’NEXT Generation
http://www.knextgeneration.co.uk
K’NEXT Generation is not responsible for the content of these web pages or any
malicious software they may contain or any consequences that may result from
trying out the ideas.
It is recommended that teachers review the websites and check their suitability
before allowing pupils to view them.
© K’NEXT Generation 2015