### Lesson Plan: Seasons and Weather
**Grade Level:** Foundation (Kindergarten)
**Subject:** Science
**Duration:** 45 minutes
---
#### **Objective:**
- Students will understand the four seasons (spring, summer, fall, winter) and recognize various weather conditions associated with each season.
---
#### **Materials:**
- Picture books about seasons (such as "The Reasons for Seasons" by Gail Gibbons)
- Weather chart/calendar
- Seasonal clothing (hats, scarves, sunglasses, etc.)
- Coloring materials (crayons, markers)
- Large drawing paper
- Glue and scissors
- Season and weather flashcards
- Globe or world map
---
#### **Introduction (10 minutes):**
1. **Greeting and Introduction:**
- Greet the students and introduce the topic of seasons and weather.
- Discuss briefly why understanding seasons and weather is important.
2. **Interactive Story Time:**
- Read a picture book about seasons, such as "The Reasons for Seasons" by Gail Gibbons.
- Ask students questions during the reading to engage them (e.g., "What do you think happens in winter?").
---
#### **Body (25 minutes):**
1. **Discussion (10 minutes):**
- **Seasons Overview:**
- Show pictures of the four seasons.
- Briefly describe each season, including typical weather conditions and activities.
- Use the globe or world map to explain how different parts of the world have different seasons.
- **Weather Conditions:**
- Show weather flashcards with images of sunny, rainy, snowy, and windy weather.
- Discuss what clothes and accessories are needed for each type of weather.
2. **Activity 1: Season Matching Game (10 minutes):**
- **Setup:**
- Divide the students into small groups.
- Give each group a set of season and weather flashcards.
- **Instructions:**
- Ask the groups to match the weather flashcards with the appropriate season flashcards.
- Encourage discussion within groups to make the right matches.
3. **Activity 2: Seasonal Clothes Dress-Up (5 minutes):**
- Lay out various seasonal clothing items.
- Call upon volunteers to come up and choose an item of clothing, and ask them to explain which season and weather condition it is suitable for.
---
#### **Conclusion (10 minutes):**
1. **Art and Craft: Seasonal Collage:**
- Give each student a large piece of drawing paper and coloring materials.
- Ask students to draw and color their favorite season and include typical weather conditions and activities.
- Optionally, students can cut out pictures from magazines and glue them onto their drawing paper to create a collage.
2. **Wrap-Up and Review:**
- Allow students to share their artwork with the class.
- Praise them for their participation and creativity.
- Briefly review what they learned about the seasons and weather.
3. **Homework/Extension Activity:**
- Ask students to observe the weather at home and discuss with their parents which season they think it is.
- Encourage them to bring in a small item or drawing that represents the season they think it is to share with the class in the next session.
**Assessment:**
- Observe students during activities to ensure understanding.
- Listen to their explanations during the dress-up activity and discussions.
- Evaluate their seasonal collages for comprehension of the topic.
---
### **Standards Alignment:**
- **Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS):** K-ESS2-1. Use and share observations of local weather conditions to describe patterns over time.
- **Common Core State Standards (CCSS):** ELA/Literacy SL.K.5: Add drawings or other visual displays to descriptions as desired to provide additional detail.
---
This lesson plan aims to make learning about seasons and weather engaging and creative, ensuring that young students grasp the basic concepts through interactive activities and artistic expression.