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Week 08 · Weather Watch

Thursday

Weather plans
// Sun, clouds, wind and rain
⏱ about 15 min

Thursday: Weather plans

Rain taps on the window.

"Where did the birds go?" asks Rocket.

Raven points to a thick bush.

Nova says, "Animals have weather plans too."

What animals do

Weather changes what animals do.

In rain, many animals find shelter.

Birds may wait in a thick bush or tree.

On hot days, many animals rest in shade.

On cold days, fur and feathers keep animals warm.

After rain, you may see worms on the sidewalk.

What plants do

  • Plants drink rain water with their roots.
  • Leaves turn toward the light.
  • Stems bend in the wind.
  • Some flowers close when rain comes.
  • On hot days, leaves can droop.
ANIMAL WEATHER CHECK
  • Read the question.
  • Tap your answer.
It rains. What do many animals do?
It is hot. Where do many animals rest?
What keeps animals warm in the cold?
SentenceTrue or false?
Plants drink rain water with their roots.?
Stems bend in the wind.?
Leaves turn away from the light.?
Some flowers close when rain comes.?
WHY THIS EXERCISELeaves turn toward light. Plants need rain water.
Try it
Go outside with your grown-up after the weather changes.
Look at a plant. Is it wet, dry or drooping?
Look for animals. Are they out or hidden?
Tell your grown-up what the weather made them do.
Safety first
Look with your eyes only.
Never touch a wild animal, even a worm.
Stay with your grown-up.
Wash your hands after you come in.
WHAT WOULD YOU SEE?
  • Read the question.
  • Tap your answer.
After rain, what might you see on the sidewalk?
Where did the birds go in the story?
It is hot. What might leaves do?
SentenceTrue or false?
Weather changes what animals do.?
Birds wear raincoats in the rain.?
Leaves turn toward the light.?
WHY THIS EXERCISEAnimals find shelter. Plants turn toward light.
Draw a bird hiding from rain in a bush.

Word Spot: kind, hand

Here are new sight words.

Look at each word. Say it. Spell it.

Kind: K-I-N-D.

Hand: H-A-N-D.

FIND THE WORD
  • Listen to the word.
  • Tap it.
Find the word you hear.
Find the word you hear.
Find the word you hear.
Find the word you hear.
FILL THE GAP
  • Listen to the sentence.
  • Tap the missing word.
What ___ of bird is that?
Raise your ___.

You know what weather makes living things do!

Tomorrow you will start a weather chart.

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