Year 2 Weather Activities

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Activity One - Play Outside

Activity 1

Play Outside



  • n/a
  • Ge1/1.3a identify seasonal and daily weather patterns in the United Kingdom
Activity Two - UK Weather Forecast

Activity 2

UK Weather Forecast



  • Ge1/1.1b name and locate the 4 countries and capital cities of the United Kingdom
  • Ge1/1.3a identify seasonal and daily weather patterns in the United Kingdom
Activity Three - Measuring Wind Direction

Activity 3

Measuring Wind Direction


  • Ge1/1.3a identify seasonal and daily weather patterns in the United Kingdom
  • Ge1/1.4b use simple compass directions (North, South, East and West)
  • Ma2/4.1a interpret and construct simple pictograms, tally charts, block diagrams and tables
  • Ma2/4.1c ask and answer questions about totalling and comparing categorical data
  • Sc2/1.2 observing closely, using simple equipment
  • Sc2/1.6 gathering and recording data to help in answering questions
Activity Four - Measuring Precipitation

Activity 4

Measuring Precipitation


  • Ge1/1.3a identify seasonal and daily weather patterns in the United Kingdom
  • Ma2/3.1a choose and use appropriate standard units to estimate and measure length/height in any direction (m/cm); to the nearest appropriate unit, using rulers
  • Ma2/4.1a interpret and construct simple pictograms, tally charts, block diagrams and tables
  • Ma2/4.1c ask and answer questions about totalling and comparing categorical data
  • Sc2/1.2 observing closely, using simple equipment
  • Sc2/1.6 gathering and recording data to help in answering questions
Activity Five - Measuring Temperature

Activity 5

Measuring Temperature


  • Ge1/1.3a identify seasonal and daily weather patterns in the United Kingdom
  • Ma2/3.1a choose and use appropriate standard units to estimate and measure length/height in any direction (m/cm); to the nearest appropriate unit, using rulers
  • Ma2/4.1a interpret and construct simple pictograms, tally charts, block diagrams and tables
  • Ma2/4.1c ask and answer questions about totalling and comparing categorical data
  • Sc2/1.2 observing closely, using simple equipment
  • Sc2/1.6 gathering and recording data to help in answering questions
Activity Six - Types Of Clouds

Activity 6

Types Of Clouds



  • Types of Clouds Video
  • Blue card / paper
  • White chalk
  • Cotton wool
  • PVA glue
  • Shaving cream
  • Black paint
  • Cup to mix
  • Ar1/1.3 to develop a wide range of art and design techniques in using colour, pattern, texture, line, shape, form and space
  • Ge1/1.3a identify seasonal and daily weather patterns in the United Kingdom
  • Sc2/1.2 observing closely, using simple equipment

Activity Seven - Measuring Cloud Cover

Activity 7

Measuring Cloud Cover


  • Ge1/1.3a identify seasonal and daily weather patterns in the United Kingdom
  • Ma2/4.1a interpret and construct simple pictograms, tally charts, block diagrams and tables
  • Ma2/4.1c ask and answer questions about totalling and comparing categorical data
  • Sc2/1.2 observing closely, using simple equipment
  • Sc2/1.3 performing simple tests
  • Sc2/1.6 gathering and recording data to help in answering questions
Activity Eight - Sundial Investigation

Activity 8

Sundial Investigation


  • Ge1/1.3a identify seasonal and daily weather patterns in the United Kingdom
  • Ma2/3.1a choose and use appropriate standard units to estimate and measure length/height in any direction (m/cm); to the nearest appropriate unit, using rulers
  • Ma2/4.1a interpret and construct simple pictograms, tally charts, block diagrams and tables
  • Ma2/4.1c ask and answer questions about totalling and comparing categorical data
  • Sc2/1.2 performing simple tests
  • Sc2/1.5 using their observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions
Activity Nine - Design A Snowflake

Activity 9

Design A Snowflake


  • Ge1/1.3a identify seasonal and daily weather patterns in the United Kingdom
  • Ma2/3.2a identify and describe the properties of 2-D shapes, including the number of sides and line symmetry in a vertical line

Activity One - Play Outside

Activity 1
Play Outside

Practical Resources:

    n/a

Relation to Curriculum in England:

  • Ge1/1.3a identify seasonal and daily weather patterns in the United Kingdom

Downloads:

Activity Two - UK Weather Forecast
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UK Weather Forecast

Practical Resources:

Relation to Curriculum in England:

  • Ge1/1.1b name and locate the 4 countries and capital cities of the United Kingdom
  • Ge1/1.3a identify seasonal and daily weather patterns in the United Kingdom

Downloads:

Activity Three - Measuring Wind Direction

Activity 3
Measuring Wind Direction

Practical Resources:

Relation to Curriculum in England:

  • Ge1/1.3a identify seasonal and daily weather patterns in the United Kingdom
  • Ge1/1.4b use simple compass directions (North, South, East and West)
  • Ma2/4.1a interpret and construct simple pictograms, tally charts, block diagrams and tables
  • Ma2/4.1c ask and answer questions about totalling and comparing categorical data
  • Sc2/1.2 observing closely, using simple equipment
  • Sc2/1.6 gathering and recording data to help in answering questions

Downloads:

Activity Four - Measuring Precipitation

Activity 4
Measuring Precipitation

Practical Resources:

Relation to Curriculum in England:

  • Ge1/1.3a identify seasonal and daily weather patterns in the United Kingdom
  • Ma2/3.1a choose and use appropriate standard units to estimate and measure length/height in any direction (m/cm); to the nearest appropriate unit, using rulers
  • Ma2/4.1a interpret and construct simple pictograms, tally charts, block diagrams and tables
  • Ma2/4.1c ask and answer questions about totalling and comparing categorical data
  • Sc2/1.2 observing closely, using simple equipment
  • Sc2/1.6 gathering and recording data to help in answering questions

Downloads:

Activity Five - Measuring Temperature

Activity 5
Measuring Temperature

Practical Resources:

Relation to Curriculum in England:

  • Ge1/1.3a identify seasonal and daily weather patterns in the United Kingdom
  • Ma2/3.1a choose and use appropriate standard units to estimate and measure length/height in any direction (m/cm); to the nearest appropriate unit, using rulers
  • Ma2/4.1a interpret and construct simple pictograms, tally charts, block diagrams and tables
  • Ma2/4.1c ask and answer questions about totalling and comparing categorical data
  • Sc2/1.2 observing closely, using simple equipment
  • Sc2/1.6 gathering and recording data to help in answering questions

Downloads:

Activity Six - Types Of Clouds

Activity 6
Types Of Clouds

Practical Resources:

  • Types of Clouds Video
  • Blue card / paper
  • White chalk
  • Cotton wool
  • PVA glue
  • Shaving cream
  • Black paint
  • Cup to mix

Relation to Curriculum in England:

  • Ge1/1.3a identify seasonal and daily weather patterns in the United Kingdom
  • Ma2/4.1a interpret and construct simple pictograms, tally charts, block diagrams and tables
  • Ma2/4.1c ask and answer questions about totalling and comparing categorical data
  • Sc2/1.2 observing closely, using simple equipment
  • Sc2/1.3 performing simple tests
  • Sc2/1.6 gathering and recording data to help in answering questions

Downloads:


Activity Seven - Measuring Cloud Cover

Activity 7
Measuring Cloud Cover

Practical Resources:

Relation to Curriculum in England:

  • Ge1/1.3a identify seasonal and daily weather patterns in the United Kingdom
  • Ma2/3.1a choose and use appropriate standard units to estimate and measure length/height in any direction (m/cm); to the nearest appropriate unit, using rulers
  • Ma2/4.1a interpret and construct simple pictograms, tally charts, block diagrams and tables
  • Ma2/4.1c ask and answer questions about totalling and comparing categorical data
  • Sc2/1.2 observing closely, using simple equipment
  • Sc2/1.3 performing simple tests
  • Sc2/1.6 gathering and recording data to help in answering questions

Downloads:

Activity Six - Sundial Investigation

Activity 8
Sundial Investigation

Practical Resources:

Relation to Curriculum in England:

  • Ge1/1.3a identify seasonal and daily weather patterns in the United Kingdom
  • Ma2/3.1a choose and use appropriate standard units to estimate and measure length/height in any direction (m/cm); to the nearest appropriate unit, using rulers
  • Ma2/4.1a interpret and construct simple pictograms, tally charts, block diagrams and tables
  • Ma2/4.1c ask and answer questions about totalling and comparing categorical data
  • Sc2/1.2 performing simple tests
  • Sc2/1.5 using their observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions

Downloads:

Activity Six - Design A Snowflake

Activity 9
Design A Snowflake

Practical Resources:

Relation to Curriculum in England:

  • Ge1/1.3a identify seasonal and daily weather patterns in the United Kingdom
  • Ma2/3.2a identify and describe the properties of 2-D shapes, including the number of sides and line symmetry in a vertical line

Downloads:


Suggested Resources

KS1 Weather Activities from Hands-On Education

Welcome to Hands-On Education, where we aim to provide quick answers to primary school teachers and home educators who are looking for fun and engaging ways to teach their students. In this topic, we will explore the different types of clouds, how to record temperature accurately, and how to measure it. Additionally, we will learn about Okta grids and how to design and test your own sundial.

Clouds are a fascinating part of our atmosphere and come in many shapes and sizes. There are four main types of clouds: cumulus, stratus, cirrus, and nimbus. Cumulus clouds are fluffy and white, often resembling cotton balls in the sky. Stratus clouds are flat and gray, covering the sky like a blanket. Cirrus clouds are thin and wispy, high up in the sky. Nimbus clouds are dark and rain-bearing, often associated with thunderstorms.

Recording temperature accurately is an important skill for any budding meteorologist. Using a thermometer, you can measure the temperature of the air, soil, or water. It's important to keep the thermometer out of direct sunlight and to wait for a few minutes before taking a reading to ensure accuracy.

Finally, we will explore Okta grids and sundials. An Okta grid is a way of measuring cloud cover, ranging from 0 (completely clear) to 8 (completely overcast). A sundial is a device that uses the position of the sun to tell time. You can design and test your own sundial using simple materials like a pencil, paper, and a stick.

We hope that this KS1 Weather topic will provide a fun and informative way to teach your students about the many fascinating aspects of weather. Happy teaching!

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