1. Weather and the 4-Seasons A WebQuest for Kindergarten Science Intro Intro Task Process Resources Evaluation Teacher PageTaskProcessResourcesEvaluationTeacher Page By: Amanda Skinner

2. Introduction Dear class, My name is Snoopy, the alien. I live in Snoopeville. I would like to visit planet Earth, but need to know more about the weather and those things called seasons. Can you help me learn about the different types of weather and about the four seasons? It would really help me to decide when would be the best time to visit your planet!!! Your Friend, Snoopy Intro Task Process Resources Evaluation Teacher Page Intro Intro Task Process Resources Evaluation Teacher PageTaskProcessResourcesEvaluationTeacher Page

3. Task 1) Visit the following links to learn about each of the four seasons. Keep a journal on what you learn about the seasons and the different types of weather in each season. Seasons: WinterSpring WinterSpring SummerFall/Autumn SummerFall/Autumn Weather SnowLightning SnowLightning TornadoHurricane TornadoHurricane 2) Color each coloring page with the correct colors for each picture. Intro Task Process Resources Evaluation Teacher Page Intro Intro Task Process Resources Evaluation Teacher PageTaskProcessResourcesEvaluationTeacher Page

4. Process Task # 1 1) Place children in groups of four. 2) Each group will be given a journal for recording their entries. 3) Each child will be assigned a season and a weather pattern. 4) Each child is responsible for logging in their specific entry into the journal. 5) The group will share their journal with the class and submit for grading. Task # 2 1) Provide students with the coloring pages for each season or holiday. 2) Ask the students to color the pages and make the pictures look realistic by using the correct color schemes. Intro Task Process Resources Evaluation Teacher Page Intro Intro Task Process Resources Evaluation Teacher PageTaskProcessResourcesEvaluationTeacher Page

5. Resources Task # 1 1. Journal 2. Pencils 3. Crayons Task # 2 1. Different coloring pages 2. Crayons WinterChristmas Valentine’s Day WinterChristmasValentine’s Day SpringSt. Patrick’s Day Easter SpringSt. Patrick’s DayEaster SummerFourth of July SummerFourth of July FallHalloween Thanksgiving FallHalloweenThanksgiving Intro Task Process Resources Evaluation Teacher Page Intro Intro Task Process Resources Evaluation Teacher PageTaskProcessResourcesEvaluationTeacher Page

6. Evaluation Use the following RUBRIC to score the children on Task #1 and #2. Children will be scored on creativity, the ability to color using the correct color schemes for each season/holiday and the ability to create a journal by gathering information on their assigned season and weather pattern. Children should also be scored on their ability to work together as a group.RUBRIC Intro Task Process Resources Evaluation Teacher Page Intro Intro Task Process Resources Evaluation Teacher PageTaskProcessResourcesEvaluationTeacher Page

7. Use the following lesson plan for the Weather and 4 Seasons WebQuest. Lesson Plan Intro Task Process Resources Evaluation Teacher Page Intro Intro Task Process Resources Evaluation Teacher PageTaskProcessResourcesEvaluationTeacher Page

8. Snow Describe Role: While researching the chosen weather pattern, draw a picture of the chosen weather pattern in your journal. Make sure to place the picture in the correct season of the journal. If the weather occurs in more than one season, make sure to draw a picture in both areas of your journal. Learn About Snow Pictures of Snow Video of Snow Intro Task Process Resources Evaluation Teacher Page

9. Snow Snow is made up of tiny crystals of frozen water vapor. Lots of ice crystals joined together make a snowflake. Snowflakes come in different shapes and no two snowflakes are the exactly the same. It usually snows in late fall and winter.

10. Pictures of Snow

11. Tornado Describe Role: While researching the chosen weather pattern, draw a picture of the chosen weather pattern in your journal. Make sure to place the picture in the correct season of the journal. If the weather occurs in more than one season, make sure to draw a picture in both areas of your journal. Learn About Tornadoes Pictures of Tornadoes Video of Tornadoes Intro Task Process Resources Evaluation Teacher Page

12. Tornadoes Tornadoes are very powerful windstorms with the most destructive winds on earth. Winds in a tornado rotate violently. Tornadoes occur all over the world. Tornadoes usually occur in Spring and Summer.

13. Pictures of Tornadoes

14. Lightning Describe Role: While researching the chosen weather pattern, draw a picture of the chosen weather pattern in your journal. Make sure to place the picture in the correct season of the journal. If the weather occurs in more than one season, make sure to draw a picture in both areas of your journal. Learn About Lightning Pictures of Lightning Video of Lightning Intro Task Process Resources Evaluation Teacher Page

15. Lightning Lightning is a giant spark of electricity. Lightning is attracted to the ground just like magnets are attracted to metal. Lightning is created inside thunderstorms and can become very hot. Lightning usually occurs during the Spring, Summer and Fall/Autumn.

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17. Hurricanes Describe Role: While researching the chosen weather pattern, draw a picture of the chosen weather pattern in your journal. Make sure to place the picture in the correct season of the journal. If the weather occurs in more than one season, make sure to draw a picture in both areas of your journal. » Learn About Hurricanes Learn About Hurricanes » Pictures of Hurricanes Pictures of Hurricanes » Video of Hurricanes Video of Hurricanes Intro Task Process Resources Evaluation Teacher Page

18. Hurricanes A hurricane is a giant, powerful storm with very high winds. It forms over warm ocean water and often causes damage when it moves over land. Although it’s winds can be very damaging, the most dangerous part of a hurricane is it’s storm surge (the wall of water that is blown from the storm and batters the land). Hurricanes occur in the Summer and Fall/Autumn.

19. Pictures of Hurricanes

20. Winter Describe Role: While researching the chosen season, draw a picture of your version of the season. You can draw different weather patterns for your season as well. Learn about Winter Pictures of Winter Videos of Winter Intro Task Process Resources Evaluation Teacher Page

21. Pictures of Winter

22. Winter Winter is a season starting December 21 st and ending March 20 th. It is the coldest of the four seasons. Days are short and nights are long. This is the season of snow. It does not snow in Florida because it doesn’t get cold enough. We celebrate Christmas and Valentine’s Day during the Winter season.

23. Spring Describe Role: While researching the chosen season, draw a picture of your version of the season. You can draw different weather patterns for your season as well. Learn about Spring Pictures of Spring Video of Spring Intro Task Process Resources Evaluation Teacher Page

24. Spring The Spring season begins on March 21 st and ends on June 19 th. This is the season between Winter and Summer. This is when the flowers start to bloom and rain will fall. This is when you hear people say, “April showers bring May flowers”. We celebrate Easter and St. Patrick’s Day in the Spring.

25. Pictures of Spring

26. Summer Describe Role: While researching the chosen season, draw a picture of your version of the season. You can draw different weather patterns for your season as well. Learn About Summer Pictures of Summer Video of Summer Intro Task Process Resources Evaluation Teacher Page

27. Summer The Summer season starts on June 20 th and ends on September 21 st. This is the warmest of the four seasons. It is between Spring and Fall/Autumn. Days are long and nights are short. It is hurricane season. School is out for Summer break. This is the time of year when you go to the beach, or to the lakes and even play in the pool. This is also the time of year when you go on vacation with your family. We celebrate the Fourth of July in the Summer.

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29. » Fall/Autumn » Describe Role: While researching the chosen season, draw a picture of your version of the season. You can draw different weather patterns for your season as well. Learn About Fall/Autumn Pictures of Fall/Autumn Video of Fall/Autumn Intro Task Process Resources Evaluation Teacher Page

30. Fall/Autumn » The Fall or Autumn season begins on September 20 th and ends on December 20 th. This is the time of year when the leaves change color and start to fall. This time of year fruits and vegetables are plentiful. The weather starts to change and it gets cooler outside. We celebrate Thanksgiving and Halloween in the Fall.

31. Pictures of Fall/Autumn