Weather and Climate KS3 - Introductory lessons x 2

This resource consists of a power point which covers 2 lessons (all required worksheets are included and teacher notes in the notes area of each slide). The topic is an introduction to weather and climate. It allows you to teach: the difference between weather and climate, the 8 weather features, 4 cloud types (cumulonimbus, cumulus, stratus and cirrus) and the basics of meteorology.

Each lesson includes both interactive areas and teacher led areas. I have used this with Year 7 classes but it could be used with any KS3 class.

The learning objectives for each lesson are as follows:

Lesson 1

• We can define weather and climate
• We can identify weather and climate types
• We can explain the difference between weather and climate

Lesson 2

• We can identify the work of a meteorologist
• We can identify key equipment used by a meteorologist
• We can explain the work of a meteorologist

On each slide the objective being worked on at that time is highlighted to ensure pupils are conscious of their progress at all times.