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Subject: General Science
Semester: 2
Period: 5
Week: 25
Week 25
School Name:
Teacher’s Name:
Subject: General Science
Grade Level: Grade 1
Date: Week 25
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Week & Period: Week 25, Period 5
Topic: Weather and Climate
Sub-topic: Meaning of weather; Effects of weather on living things
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
- Describe different types of weather such as sunny, rainy, windy, cloudy, and stormy
- Observe and record daily weather changes
- Explain the effects of weather on plants, animals, and humans
Previous Knowledge
Students already know:
- Basic observation skills
- Names of common weather conditions
Instructional Materials
- Pictures showing different weather types
- Thermometer
- Weather chart paper and markers
Lesson Development – ABC Model
A – Anticipation (Warm-up / Starter) Time: 5–10 minutes
Teacher asks: What is the weather like today? Can you name different kinds of weather? Students share examples from home or school
B – Building Knowledge (Main Lesson Body)
Time: 25–30 minutes
Learners’ Activities (Expanded):
- Students look at flashcards/pictures of sunny, rainy, windy, cloudy, and stormy weather. Teacher guides them to repeat the names: “Sunny!” “Rainy!” “Windy!” “Cloudy!” “Stormy!”
- Teacher asks: “What do you see in the sunny picture?” (Possible answers: bright sun, people wearing light clothes, children playing).
- Students match weather pictures with their effects:
- Sunny → good for drying clothes, playing outside, growing crops.
- Rainy → plants get water, people use umbrellas, roads get wet.
- Windy → kites fly, trees shake, sometimes roofs can blow off.
- Cloudy → sky looks dark, sometimes rain may fall.
- Stormy → heavy rain, strong winds, people stay indoors.
- Students discuss with partners: “Which weather do you like most? Why?”
- Practical activity: Teacher gives each group a chart with days of the week. Each day, children draw or paste a picture to show the weather observed that day (e.g., ☀️ for sunny, 🌧 for rainy).
- Students share their weather charts with the class.
Assessment Checks:
- Teacher asks oral questions:
- “Which weather is good for plants?” (Rainy and sunny).
- “Which weather makes people use umbrellas?” (Rainy).
- “Which weather makes the sky dark?” (Cloudy).
- “Which weather can blow off a roof?” (Stormy/windy).
- Teacher checks students’ weather charts to ensure correct symbols and labeling.
Notes (Expanded & Detailed):
- Weather is the state of the air (atmosphere) at a certain time and place. It changes daily.
- Types of weather:
- Sunny – the sun shines brightly, it is hot and dry.
- Rainy – water falls from the clouds; it helps plants grow.
- Windy – air moves strongly, it can move things like leaves and kites.
- Cloudy – the sky is covered with clouds, it may look dark.
- Stormy – very strong wind and heavy rain.
- Effects of Weather:
- Plants need sun and rain to grow.
- Humans plan activities based on weather (e.g., farming during rainy season, wearing coats when cold).
- Animals behave differently: birds hide during rain, goats look for shelter in storms, cows eat grass after rain.
- Practical link: Students can keep a weather diary at home for one week, drawing what the weather looks like each day.
C – Consolidation (Conclusion & Assessment) Time: 5–10 minutes
Summary: Recap types of weather and their effects on living things
Evaluation Method (Expanded):
Exit slip/quiz: Students name one type of weather and its effect
Teacher will collect slips and provide oral feedback
Assignment (Expanded): Observe and record the weather for the next three days
Follow-up Activity: Students continue updating the class weather chart daily
Differentiation / Inclusive Strategies
Provide visual aids for students who need extra support
Pair students to help each other in observing and recording weather
Teacher’s Reflection (After Class)
What worked well? ___________________________________________
What needs improvement? ____________________________________
Students’ engagement level: ☑ High ☑ Medium ☑ Low