🔬 Kindergarten Science · Unit 1

Weather and the Sun

24 short narrated lessons in 5 chapters, each with pictures, a quiz with a hint and a second try, and an explanation for every answer.

Standards: K-ESS2-1 K-ESS3-2 K-PS3-1 K-PS3-2 K-2-ETS1-1 K-2-ETS1-2 K-2-ETS1-3

Kindergarten Science · 4 units

What your child will learn

What Is Weather?Describe weather as what the air outside is like each day, such as sunny, cloudy, rainy or windy.
Sunny and Cloudy DaysCompare sunny days and cloudy days by how the sky looks and how warm it feels.
Rain and SnowIdentify rain and snow as water falling from clouds and tell which one comes on colder days.
Windy DaysDescribe wind as moving air and name clues that show the wind is blowing, like swaying trees.
Looking at the Weather Review ReviewReview the kinds of weather children can see and feel: sunny, cloudy, rainy, snowy and windy.

Warm Days and Cold DaysCompare warm and cold days and choose clothes that fit each kind of weather.
Using a ThermometerUse a thermometer to tell whether it is warmer or colder outside today than yesterday.
Keeping a Weather ChartUse a simple weather chart to record the weather each day and count sunny and rainy days.
Weather in the Four SeasonsDescribe the usual weather patterns in spring, summer, fall and winter.
Weather Patterns Review ReviewReview how recording weather each day helps us notice patterns across days and seasons.

Big WeatherIdentify strong kinds of weather such as thunderstorms, blizzards and hurricanes.
Weather ForecastsExplain that weather forecasters tell us what weather is coming so we can plan ahead.
Getting Ready for a StormDescribe simple ways families get ready for a storm, like staying indoors and having flashlights.
Big Weather Review ReviewReview how forecasts and simple plans help people stay safe and comfortable in big weather.

The Sun Gives Light and WarmthExplain that the sun gives Earth both light and warmth.
Sunny Spots and Shady SpotsCompare how warm things feel in a sunny spot and in a shady spot.
Sunlight Warms Sand, Water and RocksObserve that sand, water and rocks get warmer after sitting in sunlight.
Sunlight Warms the Earth: Review ReviewReview how sunlight warms the Earth's surface, including sand, soil, rocks and water.

Blocking the SunlightIdentify things like trees, umbrellas and roofs that block sunlight and make shade.
Engineers Solve ProblemsExplain that engineers are people who find problems and design things to solve them.
Design a Shade ShelterDraw a plan for a small shelter that keeps a toy out of the hot sun.
Build and Test a ShelterBuild a shade shelter from simple materials and test whether it keeps the area under it cooler.
Which Shelter Works Best?Compare two shade shelters to decide which one keeps things cooler and why.
Making Shade Review ReviewReview how blocking sunlight makes shade and how engineers plan, build and test solutions.

From the lesson “What Is Weather?”

Which picture shows a sunny day?

Show the answer

[object Object]. On a sunny day the sun shines and the sky is clear.

Hint kids see after a wrong try: “Look for the bright light in a clear sky.”

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Narrated lessons, pictures and quizzes for every grade from K to 8. Works offline.