Introduction
Today we are going to go on an adventure through the four seasons! There is one question we must answer before we can leave. What are we going to wear? We will need to pack a bag full of clothes for every season we go through. Together we will figure out what to wear for each of the four seasons. So let's get going!
Task
There are a few things we will need to know before making our packing list. We must first do a little research on the four seasons of the year that we will be in. The weather of these periods of the year play a crucial part in what clothes we can and cannot wear. So here is what we will need to know. You will need to:
-Define the word season as it relates to weather.
-Differentiate between winter, spring, summer, and fall.
-Research the weather patterns in the area you live in for each season.
*After finding the information you need, you will use a poster board and section it off for each season to illustrate the clothing we will take and write words underneath the pictures to explain the weather of the different times of the year.
Process
-Before making our packing list we need to know what kind of weather we are looking at.
What are the weather patterns of West Virginia in the winter?
What are the weather patterns of West Virginia in the spring?
What are the weather patterns of West Virginia in the summer?
What are the weather patterns of West Virginia in the fall?
*Use this resource to find the average weather of each month.
https://weather.com/weather/monthly/l/Charleston+WV+USWV0138:1:US
-After collecting your information begin on your poster board.
Evaluation
| Rating Scale |
Distinguished (3) |
Accomplished (2) |
Needs Improvement (1) |
| Illustrations |
There was a picture for each season that portrays the weather of that season. There were words that went along with the pictures to explain the clothing choices. |
There was a picture for each season that portrays the weather of that season. |
There were no pictures and no information on the seasons. |
|
Understanding Content |
You have used the information given to complete the assignment. You have explained each season as much as possible. |
You have used the information given to complete the assignment. You have breifly explained each season. |
You have very little information on the seasons. |
Conclusion
So now you have learned the major changes in weather that West Virginia goes through each year. We really do experience every season unlike some areas. The are several locations on our planet that don't go through any major changes in weather If you would like to further learn about that you can visit this site that talks about weather in Antarctica.
http://www.weatheronline.co.uk/reports/climate/Antarctica.htm
Now that our bag is packed we are ready to adventure in all types of weather through the mountains of West Virginia!
Credits
Teacher Page
First Grade:
WV NxtGen Standards
SS.O.1.4.3 sequence the seasons of the year, days of the week and months.
21st Century Skill(s)
21C.O.PK-2.1.LS2 - Student can accurately interpret and create simple visuals (e.g. charts, maps, graphs and models) and use this information to solve problems and communicate information.
21C.O.PK-2.2.LS2 - Student identifies parts of a system and explains how those parts interact with one another. 21C.O.PK-2.2.LS3 - Student engages in a problem solving process using objects to solve problems and demonstrates learning by explaining how they solved the problem.
21C.O.PK-2.3.LS5 - Student uses clearly defined teacher directions and interpersonal skills to move others toward the goal.