Lesson Plan for Primary 4 - Basic Science and Technology - Weather Symbol And Record Chart

### Lesson Plan: Weather Symbols and Record Chart **Grade:** Primary 4 **Subject:** Basic Science and Technology **Topic:** Weather Symbols and Record Chart **Duration:** 60 minutes #### **Objectives:** - Students will be able to identify common weather symbols. - Students will understand how to record and interpret weather data using a weather chart. #### **Materials:** - Flashcards with weather symbols (sun, rain, clouds, snow, wind, etc.) - A blank weather chart template for each student - Colored pencils or markers - A globe or world map - Digital projector (optional) for showing images - Notebook and pencil for each student #### **Introduction (10 minutes):** 1. **Greeting and Setup:** - Greet the students and briefly discuss the day's topic: "Weather Symbols and Record Chart." 2. **Engage:** - Begin with a question: "What kind of weather did we have today?" - Encourage a few students to describe the weather in their own words. - Show a short video clip or images of different weather conditions (optional). #### **Lesson Development (35 minutes):** 1. **Weather Symbols (10 minutes):** - Introduce the weather symbols by displaying flashcards. - Explain each symbol and what type of weather it represents (e.g., a sun for sunny, a cloud with rain for rainy, etc.). - Use the globe or map to show where certain weather types are more common. - Conduct a quick quiz: show a symbol and ask students to identify it. 2. **Weather Chart (10 minutes):** - Show an example of a weather record chart. - Explain how to fill in the chart: recording the date and the corresponding weather symbol for each day. - Demonstrate by filling out a few entries on a sample chart. 3. **Interactive Activity (15 minutes):** - Distribute a blank weather chart template to each student. - Ask them to draw the weather symbols for the past week (help them recall the past weather if needed). - Allow students to color their charts and decorate them. #### **Conclusion (10 minutes):** 1. **Review:** - Recap the day's lesson by asking students what symbols they learned and how to use a weather chart. - Highlight the importance of understanding weather patterns and recording data. 2. **Q&A:** - Allow a few minutes for students to ask any questions they might have. 3. **Homework:** - Assign students to record the weather every day for the next week using the weather chart template provided. 4. **Closing:** - Thank the students for their participation and enthusiasm. - Remind them to observe the weather every day and note changes. #### **Assessment:** - Observe student participation during the interactive activity. - Review the weather charts completed in class to check for understanding. - Collect and review the homework assignment to assess ongoing comprehension. #### **Extensions:** - For students who grasp the concepts quickly, have them present a mini weather report to the class. - Introduce additional weather phenomena and symbols, like thunderstorms, fog, or hail. ### **Teacher's Reflections:** - Evaluate the effectiveness of the lesson. - Note which activities engaged the students the most. - Consider improvements for future lessons on similar topics. --- This detailed lesson plan provides a structured approach to teaching Primary 4 students about weather symbols and how to record weather data on a chart. The activities are interactive and designed to accommodate different learning styles while making the subject engaging and understandable.