Weather Science Unit - Explore Daily and Seasonal Weather Patterns with Our Engaging Weather Unit!

Looking for a comprehensive and hands-on way to teach weather in your classroom? Discover our Weather Pack—the perfect resource to help your students observe, record, and respond to daily and seasonal weather changes. This highly visual and interactive unit encourages students to explore how weather impacts our daily lives, including how we dress, play, and care for animals in changing conditions.

From building vocabulary to collecting data and developing inquiry skills, this weather unit covers it all. Plus, with activities suited for both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, it’s flexible and ready to go, no matter where you teach.

Here's What’s Included in the Weather Pack:

Weather Word Wall Posters

Kick off your unit by brainstorming with your class and building a themed word wall. Add new vocabulary throughout the unit to reinforce language and understanding.

Printable Word Wall Cards

Use these versatile cards to boost writing tasks, encourage discussion, and enhance vocabulary development related to weather, seasons, and climate.

Print-and-Go Worksheets

• Record descriptive weather words
• Use the Weather Alphabet Key
• Complete “See, Think, Wonder” reflections
• Fill in Fact Charts and 3-2-1 Facts
• Share Opinions and Ask Questions
• Write about your favourite weather
• Discuss what happens “During each season…” or “If the weather changes…”
• Explore how to care for pets in different weather conditions

Weather and Season Matching Cards

Match weather images to the correct season, then talk with a buddy about what to wear and why. Use the blank template to add your scenarios!

Monthly Weather Tracker

Observe and record daily weather across a full month. Use classroom charts to tally results, generate graphs, and create data-driven questions and answers. Choose from both Southern and Northern Hemisphere calendar formats for easy alignment.

Make It Rain in a Jar Experiment

Bring science to life with this hands-on weather experiment. Includes clear instructions and a student recording sheet to document observations.

Assessment Checklist

Track learning outcomes and student progress with an easy-to-use checklist, aligned to the key objectives of your weather unit.

Why Teachers Love This Pack:

• Aligned with curriculum goals
• Encourages student-led inquiry
• Packed with visual supports and meaningful activities
• Designed to save you prep time while maximising student engagement

Themes: weather | rain | seasons | calendar | daily changes | temperature | observation skills

Please Note:

This resource is for personal classroom use only. If you'd like to share it with colleagues or use it across multiple classrooms, please purchase additional licenses. Copying or distributing this product without permission is not permitted.

Ready to help your students understand and respond to the ever-changing world around them?

Grab your Weather Pack from Paula’s Place Teaching Resources today and make every day a weather day!