Use and share observations of local weather conditions to describe patterns over time. [Clarification Statement: Examples of qualitative observations could include descriptions of the weather (such as sunny, cloudy, rainy, and warm); examples of quantitative observations could include numbers of sunny, windy, and rainy days in a month. Examples of patterns could include that it is usually cooler in the morning than in the afternoon and the number of sunny days versus cloudy days in different month.]
How do we study weather?
Download and reference Kindergarten: Bears Through the Season teacher guide (link to teacher guide) pages 36-43 and student guide (link to student guide) pages 10-15 for full lesson plan.
What do I see and do in the summer?
Download and reference Kindergarten: Bears Through the Season teacher guide (link to teacher guide) pages 32-35 and student guide (link to student guide) pages 2-9 for full lesson plan.
What do people and animals do in the spring?
Download and reference Kindergarten: Bears Through the Season teacher guide (link to teacher guide) pages 148-153 and student guide (link to student guide) pages 92-95 for full lesson plan.