KS2 Weather
KS2 Weather
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Become weather scientists with this comprehensive KS2 geography activity pack!
This engaging resource brings weather science to life through hands-on investigations and practical activities perfect for Key Stage 2 learners. Children will build weather instruments, conduct experiments, and track weather patterns while developing their understanding of meteorology and climate.
What's Included:
- Weather Diary - Track daily weather patterns and develop long-term observation skills
- Comparing Temperature Conditions - Investigate temperature variations in different locations and times
- Measuring Air Pressure - Build a barometer and explore how air pressure affects weather
- Measure Wind Direction - Create a wind vane to track wind patterns
- Make An Anemometer - Build an instrument to measure wind speed
- Cloud In A Jar - Hands-on experiment demonstrating how clouds form
- Tornado In A Jar - Create a vortex to understand extreme weather phenomena
- Measuring Precipitation - Build a rain gauge to measure rainfall accurately
Learning Benefits:
- Supports KS2 Geography curriculum objectives for weather and climate
- Develops scientific enquiry skills through hands-on weather investigations
- Builds understanding of meteorology and weather patterns
- Integrates geography, science, and DT through instrument building
- Encourages long-term observation and pattern recognition
- Perfect for cross-curricular STEM projects and weather topic work
- Makes abstract weather concepts concrete through practical experiments
- Develops data collection and recording skills
Ideal for: Teachers, home educators, and parents teaching KS2 geography and science to children exploring weather and climate.
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Bring weather to life in your classroom with Hands-On Education’s Key Stage 2 Weather topic, packed with engaging, practical activities. Children will explore meteorology by creating weather diaries, building their own rain gauges, and investigating wind direction and speed with homemade instruments. Each activity is carefully designed to develop scientific, mathematical, and geographical skills, while encouraging curiosity and hands-on discovery. Aligned with the National Curriculum, this resource makes learning about weather interactive, memorable, and fun for primary learners.
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