PRIMARY 6: BASIC SCIENCE – FIRST TERM | WEEK 4

TOPIC: OUR WEATHER

A: TEACHING AND LEARNING MATERIALS

1. Weather chart.
2. Thermometer.
3. Rain gauge illustration.
4. Wind vane illustration.
5. Weather symbol cards.
6. Calendar or weather-record sheet.

B: REFERENCE MATERIALS

1. Scheme of work.
2. Recommended Basic Science textbook for Primary 6.
3. Online educational resources.

C: PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE

The pupils have experienced sunny, rainy, cloudy and windy conditions and can describe some changes they observe in the atmosphere.

D: PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Define weather.
2. Mention elements of weather.
3. Identify common weather conditions.
4. recognise common weather symbols.
5. Mention instruments used to observe weather.
6. State the importance of weather information.
7. Keep a simple weather record.

E: CONTENT

Meaning of Weather

Weather is the condition of the atmosphere of a place at a particular time. Weather can change from hour to hour or from day to day.

Elements of Weather

Elements of weather include:

1. Temperature.
2. Rainfall.
3. Wind.
4. Sunshine.
5. Cloud cover.
6. Humidity.

Common Weather Conditions

☀️ Sunny – the sun shines brightly. 🌧️ Rainy – rain falls. ☁️ Cloudy – much of the sky is covered by clouds. 💨 Windy – air moves strongly. ⛈️ Stormy – there may be strong winds, rain, thunder and lightning.

Weather Instruments

Some weather instruments are:

• Thermometer – measures temperature.
• Rain gauge – measures rainfall.
• Wind vane – shows wind direction.
• Anemometer – measures wind speed.

Importance of Weather Information

Weather information helps:

1. Farmers plan farming activities.
2. Pilots and sailors travel safely.
3. People decide what clothes to wear.
4. People plan outdoor activities.
5. Communities prepare for heavy rain or storms.

Weather Records

A simple weather record may look like this:

F: LESSON PRESENTATION

F1: Teachers’ Activities

1. Asks pupils to describe the day’s weather.
2. Defines weather.
3. Explains elements of weather.
4. Displays common weather symbols.
5. Introduces weather instruments.
6. Explains the uses of the instruments.
7. Guides pupils in keeping a simple weather record.

F2: Pupils’ Activities

1. Describe the weather.
2. Mention elements of weather.
3. Identify weather symbols.
4. Name weather instruments.
5. State the uses of weather information.
6. Record daily weather conditions.

G: CONCLUSION

The teacher revises the meaning, elements and conditions of weather. Pupils are encouraged to observe and record the weather each day.

H: EVALUATION GUIDE

Pupils should be able to answer the following questions:

1. What is weather?
2. Mention four elements of weather.
3. Name four weather conditions.
4. Which instrument measures temperature?
5. Which instrument measures rainfall?
6. What does a wind vane show?
7. Mention three uses of weather information.