weather webquest
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A WebQuest for Kindergarten
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Michelle [email protected]
Based on a template from The WebQuest Page
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It is time to make it rain! After reading the book Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs in class, we will make our own rain! In this activity, you will learn about how rain is formed and how it helps the earth.
Where does rain come from? Why is it important?
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Circle Time Activity
Read Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs as a classAfter this, we will form a circle time and make rain!
Materials Needed:• Large glass jar•Hot water•Plastic plate•Bag of ice cubes
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1. Read Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
2. Have the children sit in a circle
3. Fill the jar with hot water
4. Place the plate on top of the jar
5. Ask the children to describe what is happening
6. Talk to the class about evaporation
7. Place the bag of ice on top of the plate
8. The water should now condense and RAIN
9. Talk about the process of condensation and evaporation
10.Go to the following website to play fun weather games:1. Wild Weather Adventure2. Weather Wiz Kids
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Understanding the Process that is taking place in the jar
Cannot describe the changes that the water experiences
Understands only the temperature change in water, knows the difference between hot and cold
Can clearly describe the changes in water as a result of the temperature change
Can clearly describe the changes in water as a result of temperature change, with the proper terminology
Relating activity to actual weather conditions
Cannot identify rain or the process of “rain” inside of the jar
Can identify the process of rain and the process inside of the jar, but cannot relate the two
Can imagine the activity inside of the jar as rain
Students can imagine the activity inside of the jar as rain and can relate it to the story, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
Behavior Sitting on carpet square, with three or more incidents of distraction or interruption
Sitting nicely on carpet square, with two incidents of distraction or interruption
Sitting nicely on carpet square, with only one incident of distraction or interruption
Sitting on carpet square, with no incident of distraction or interruption
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The children should have increased knowledge about the process of rain. This can be evaluated by asking the children to describe the process and note what they have learned. Even if the children cannot identify the large words associated with the process, it will be apparent that they have learned something if they can simply describe what they have observed.
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A WebQuest for Kindergarten (Weather)
Designed by
Michelle Heywood
Based on a template from The WebQuest Page
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This lesson was developed as part of a thematic unit centering around the picture book Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
This lesson is intended to increase the cognitive domain of the Kindergarten class. This lesson is focused on the science aspect of the cognitive domain.
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This lesson is intended for a Kindergarten audience. However, it can be extended or simplified to fit both preschool and 1st grade as well. For the first grade audience, use more correct terminology for the water cycle, for a preschool class, focus on the concepts of “hot” and “cold”
The learners will need to have basic knowledge of weather patterns and rain.
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The students will learn how to apply a simple concept to a larger context. The students will be challenged to infer rain from the circumstances inside of the jar. The students will be encouraged to link this cognitive activity to the story that they will read prior.
Some questions to think about:-Why do we need rain?-Where does water come from?-What would the world look like without rain?-What are other types of weather?-What is your favorite type of weather?-What does rain sound like? Smell like? Taste like?
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1. Read Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs2. Have the children sit in a circle3. Fill the jar with hot water4. Place the plate on top of the jar5. Ask the children to describe what is
happening6. Talk to the class about evaporation7. Place the bag of ice on top of the plate8. The water should now condense and
RAIN9. Talk about the process of condensation
and evaporation
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• Large glass jar
•Hot water
•Plastic plate
•Bag of ice cubes
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The children should have increased knowledge about the process of rain. This can be evaluated by asking the children to describe the process and note what they have learned. Even if the children cannot identify the large words associated with the process, it will be apparent that they have learned something if they can simply describe what they have observed.
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Now that we have made rain as a class, please go to these websites to learn more about weather:
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Weather Wiz Kids
Wild Weather Adventure
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This lesson plan is a great introduction to weather. Also, it is a fantastic activity to enjoy as a class on a rainy day. The children will probably have difficulty navigating the websites during the first part of the year; however, with progressive teaching strategies and encouragement, they will benefit greatly from this activity!
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