Rain and Floods facts
| Students profile/age of the student: | 6 -12 years old |
| Connected subject in the curriculum | Science, Math, |
| Skills and competencies to be developed | critical thinking, content knowledge, storytelling, listening skills, |
| Terminology, keywords | Rain, raindrop, flood, monsoon |
| Teaching techniques and tools: | Storytelling, warm-up activities, brainstorming, case study… |
| Materials needed: | – Whiteboard – Blank papers – pencils |
| Materials offered | Additional links: http://www.weatherwizkids.com/weather-rain.htm |
| The time needed for the activity | approx 20 minutes |
Description
Use the provided link and write on the board the following topics:
– How does rain form?
– What causes rain?
– How big is a raindrop?…
– Ask the students what they think about the topics, which will lead to a discussion.
– Write down their thoughts
– After the discussion offer the explanation
– Compare it with the findings the students offer
Link: patch.com/colorado/denver/metro-denver-weather-forecast-snow-rain-wind
Notes
– When presenting the facts, make sure everybody understands them, if not provide additional explanation.
– Through the activity students will learn interesting facts about raindrops, monsoons, why its raining…
– The activity will trigger their critical thinking and creativity.
Rain and Floods facts