Weather Incursion (Foundation – 2)

Theme: Science – Earth and Space Sciences
Level: Foundation – 2

Students will study how the weather works. They will explore the movement of water and air in relation to the sun and Earth. They will investigate changes in the sky and landscape.

Activities

Updated STEAM lesson plan

Discuss prior knowledge of weather.
Investigate the water cycle, making a model to observe evaporation and condensation.
Set up experiments to model the role of plants in the water cycle.
Discuss temperature differences between the equator and the poles.
Observe and discuss a demonstration of a hot air balloon and relate to air movement.
Explore how temperature differences cause air and water to move up and down.
Use water bottles to demonstrate cyclonic movement.
Manipulate eyedroppers to demonstrate gentle rain and storms on different landscapes.
Explore wind strength and direction and how to measure it.

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Berwick Primary School

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Kensington Primary School

This session has really inspired me to do more science with my class.

Lockwood Primary School

The presenter was absolutely fantastic, thoroughly engaging. All students were interested and enjoyed the theory and practical aspects of the session.

Serpell Primary School

Excellent! Really enjoyed hearing the children’s thinking. Great explanations!

Dandenong South Primary School

Very interesting session. Children were engaged and wanting to experiment more.

Lockwood Primary School

A very enjoyable session. The presenter was very engaging and informative. Students responded in a positive way enjoying and participating eagerly in all the experiments.

Serpell Primary School

Great way to introduce Solids Liquids and Gas. Simple experiments and easy to understand.

Findon Primary School

Overall it was great for the students to get a ‘hands on’ approach to science and to understand how science is everywhere and the different types.

Lockwood Primary School

Testimonials

The workshop game me a better understanding of what needs to be taught. I feel more confident in teaching science.

St Fidelis (Professional Development) St Fidelis (Professional Development)

This session has really inspired me to do more science with my class.

Lockwood Primary School

Thank you. The session covered the topic and introduced many experiments for the girls. It was a great springboard for the topic.

St Catherine’s School, Toorak

Well organised and engaging as usual.

Richmond Primary School

The presenter was absolutely fantastic, thoroughly engaging. All students were interested and enjoyed the theory and practical aspects of the session.

Serpell Primary School

Extremely well organized and explained. Students absolutely loved it! Instructions were explicit and the overall activity was very engaging and unique. The presenter was very friendly and intelligent.

Cairnlea Park Primary School