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K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Science — Kindergarten

Goal 2: The learner will make observations and build an understanding of weather concepts.

Objective 2.04. Observe and determine the effects of weather on human activities.

Additional related resources

We’re in the process of aligning our content for students to the Standard Course of Study. As we do, you’ll find it here.

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Aligned lesson plans

Resources on the web

What is a tornado?
Students will learn about how tornadoes are formed and why most tornadoes occur in “tornado alley.” Students will create a tornado in a bottle and review basic safety information about what to do in a tornado. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K and 2 Science and Social Studies)
Provided by: National Geographic
Prepare yourself!
Introduces students to location and frequency of natural disasters in the United States. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K and 2 Science)
Provided by: National Geographic
How's the weather today?
Students examine maps, record temperatures, and draw pictures showing different weather conditions as an introduction to weather and temperature trends in different latitudes of the United States. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K and 2 Science and Social Studies)
Provided by: National Geographic
El Niño: More Than Just Hot Air?
Students are introduced to the El Niño phenomenon by doing a brief experiment and looking at pictures of El Niño. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Science and Social Studies)
Provided by: National Geographic