Changing Weather… · KG1 Integrated Learning

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: K1.6.9.1.1 - Sing and talk about the weather condition in Ghana.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Sing the “Rain, Rain, Go Away” song with actions and correct rhythm.
Name at least four different weather conditions in Ghana (sunny, rainy, windy, cloudy) when shown pictures or when asked.
Observe and describe the current weather condition outside the classroom using simple words (e.g., “the sun is shining”, “it is cloudy”).
Share one personal experience related to a weather condition (e.g., what they do when it rains).
Respond to simple questions about what to wear or use during different weather conditions.

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Curriculum details

Strand: All Around Us (Strand 6)
Sub-strand: Changing Weather Conditions (6.9)
Content standard: K1.6.9.1 - Demonstrate understanding of changing weather conditions and seasons.
Indicator: K1.6.9.1.1 - Sing and talk about the weather condition in Ghana.
Suggested placement: Term 3, Week 10 (Week 34 of the year)
Term is the curriculum's own; the week within it is our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order. Follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: Kindergarten Curriculum (KG1 and KG2), 2019, p. 93
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Have learners sing the "Rain rain go away song" and talk about the weather condition they sang about in the song. Use leading question to introduce the sub-theme to learners. Go out of the classroom to observe the weather with learners. Lead learners to recite a poem on the weather e.g. Whether the weather" ... Using conversational poster on different weather conditions in Ghana, guide learners e.g. rainy, sunny, windy, cloudy, etc. Have learners sound out the names of the weather condition and share personal experiences on weather conditions. Guide them to talk about the current weather condition. E.g. Sunny or cloudy weather. Using a weather tally chart, guide learners to tally the weather for the week as a class project using different colours for different weather conditions. Using a weather chart, discuss with learners how to cater for oneself during the different seasons. Have learners be in pair and do charade depict what they do on different weather conditions