KS1 Topic Title: Weather Experts Block A: Daily Weather News
Make a weather chart and film your own weather forecasts! Learn about the countries and capital cities of the UK, points of the compass and weather symbols along the way.
Block A: Daily weather news[4 sessions] / Main Outcome: Geography Other outcome: English
By the end of this block you will have achieved the following outcomes: / · To create a weather forecast for the UK using a map showing the main countries and capital cities and using weather symbols.
· To perform the forecast in role.
Session 1 Geography/English
Mime UK Weather Activities
Children will identify daily weather patterns in the UK and have the opportunity to mime weather activities. / Children will
· Locate the UK on a map.
· Find and name the countries in the UK.
· Use simple compass directions.
· Locate London and know that it is a capital city.
· Identify daily weather patterns in the UK.
· Make improvisations based on class discussions.
Session 2 Geography/English
Map Work!
Learn about map work and how to make a key, all through being inspired by the fantasy town of Chewandswallow. / Children will
· Draw a fantasy map with the town of Chewandswallow.
· Make a key.
· Use geographical vocabulary.
· Describe the town of Chewandswallow.
Session 3 Geography/English
Compass Points
Children will develop their knowledge of compass points and make up a fun but informative weather forecast. / Children will
· Name and find the four countries of the UK.
· Name capital cities in the UK.
· Use simple compass directions
· Use directional language when talking about features on a map.
· Use class discussions to develop ideas.
Session 4
Geography/English
Lights, Camera, Action!
Children will close the block by using their knowledge to create and film an imaginary weather forecast. / Children will
· Name and locate the capital cities of the UK.
· Use compass directions and directional language.
· Use an atlas to identify the UK and its countries.
· Work as a group to create an imaginary weather forecast.
· Use role-play to present the weather forecast.
Resources
Throughout this block it would be helpful to have world maps, atlases and globes and compasses.
Session 1
Provided: The ‘Weather Helper’ song; Map of the UK; Map of North America
You will need:
Session 2
Provided: Example map of Island of Stew
You will need: Cloudy with a change of Meatballs by Judy Barrett; Little whiteboards; A3 paper
Session 3
Provided: Example map of Island of Stew; Weather symbols
You will need: Compass; Children’s maps from session 2; Art supplies – glue, paper, coloured pencils, paper and scissors
Session 4
Provided: A blank UK map; A UK map to label
You will need: Stationery – paper, scissors, coloured pencils; Atlases
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