Grade IV Science Weather Lesson Plan
Grade IV Science Weather Lesson Plan
Lesson Language Ask the students to fill in the Activity 1: “Identify Me?” Directions: Read the following
Practice crossword puzzle using the Directions: Identify the different sentences and write TRUE if the
given clues. Tell the students weather instruments by choosing statement is true and FALSE if it
to pay attention to the number the correct word from the box is not. Write your answers in you
of letters in each answer. below. Write your answer in answer sheet.
your science notebook. 1. The daily weather report will
help you know the weather
condition.
2. Each one of us must not care
about the weather because our
work depends on its condition
for each day.
3. Observing the weather
condition will help us decide the
kind of activities we will do for
the day.
4. Weather report is important.
5. Knowing the weather
condition will not help us to be
safe and prepare for dangers and
calamities.
During / Lesson Proper
Reading the Key Weather is a fascinating and The study of weather holds Weather is an essential The following are the primary One of the ways to predict the
Idea/Stem dynamic aspect of our immense importance, aspect of our daily lives. conditions/weather components weather is to measure the
environment that greatly especially in a country like By learning about the of the temperature is measured. Here
influences our daily lives. In the Philippines, where basic characteristics of atmosphere and the weather are some weather instruments
the Philippines, a tropical diverse weather patterns weather, we can help instruments used to measure used to measure weather:
archipelago located in greatly impact various Filipino children them: 1. A THERMOMETER
Southeast Asia, weather aspects of daily life. From understand how it affects 1. Wind is the movement of air measures the air temperature.
patterns are diverse and can agriculture to disaster our environment and parallel to Earth's surface. Most thermometers are closed
vary significantly from region preparedness, understanding daily activities. In the A wind vane is a device that glass tubes containing liquids
to region. Understanding the weather phenomena is crucial Philippines, there are tells the direction of the wind. such as alcohol or mercury.
weather is crucial for various for sustainable development many aspects of weather Wind direction is the direction When air around the tube heats
activities such as agriculture, and ensuring the well-being that we need to study. from which the wind is blowing the
tourism, and disaster of communities across the ● Air temperature (four directions: E- East, W- liquid, the liquid expands and
preparedness. archipelago. indicates how hot or West, N-North, and SSouth). moves up the tube. A scale then
● In the Philippines, typhoons ● In terms of Agricultural cold the weather is. In o North wind - if the arrowhead shows what the actual
are a common occurrence, Productivity, in the the Philippines, of the wind vane faces the north temperature is. A thermometer
especially during the rainy Philippines, agriculture is a temperatures are often direction may bear the Fahrenheit, the
season from June to vital sector supporting hot, especially during o East wind - if the arrowhead of Celcius scale or both. Air
November. These intense millions of livelihoods. the summer months, but the wind vane faces the east temperature is read in degrees
tropical cyclones bring heavy Weather conditions such as there are also times direction Fahrenheit or 0F and degrees
rainfall, strong winds, and rainfall, temperature, and when temperatures may o If the arrowhead points Celsius or 0C. Temperature is
storm surges, often causing humidity play a significant change. Example: In between North and East, we say, the hotness and coldness of air
significant damage to role in determining crop some provinces in the the wind is blowing northeast. around us. It differs from place
infrastructure, agriculture, yields and livestock health. Cordillera region like to place. The time of the day and
and livelihoods. Example: Example: Farmers in the rice- Baguio, even during the the time of the year also affect
Typhoon Haiyan (locally producing regions of Central summer, the temperature the air temperature.
known as Yolanda) in 2013 Luzon heavily rely on the is not too hot due to the
devastated parts of the timing and distribution of high altitude and
Philippines, particularly rainfall during the wet season abundance of pine trees. An anemometer measures
Tacloban City in Leyte to ensure optimal rice ● Air pressure shows wind speed. The cups catch the
province, with winds cultivation. Understanding how much air is present wind, turning a dial attached to 2. A WIND VANE is an
exceeding 300 km/h and weather forecasts helps in a particular area. the instrument. The dial shows instrument that determines the
causing widespread farmers make informed Changes in air pressure the wind speed. The speed of the direction from which the wind is
destruction and loss of life. decisions about planting, can lead to changes in wind may be fast or slow. blowing. Wind direction is the
● The Philippines experiences irrigation, and pest the weather. Example: Sometimes it blows gently but at direction from which the wind is
two main monsoon seasons: management. When air pressure is other times it blows fast. blowing. The four letters E, W,
the southwest monsoon ● In terms of Disaster high, the weather is N, S represent the four
(Habagat) and the northeast Preparedness and Mitigation, usually good, and the sea directions: East, West, North,
monsoon (Amihan). These the Philippines is prone to is calm, but when it is and South.
monsoons bring distinct natural disasters, including low, it may bring rain
weather patterns, with the typhoons, floods, landslides, and strong winds.
southwest monsoon typically and droughts. Studying ● Wind speed and A windsock tells both the
bringing heavy rainfall and weather patterns and direction indicate how wind direction and wind speed.
the northeast monsoon forecasts enables authorities fast and from where the
bringing cooler and drier air. and communities to prepare wind is blowing. Wind
Example: During the Habagat for and mitigate the impacts can come from different
season, which usually occurs of these disasters. Example: directions depending on 3. An ANEMOMETER
from May to October, areas In 2018, the Philippine the current weather. 2. Humidity is the amount of
moisture in the air which is measures wind speed. The speed
like Metro Manila and Atmospheric, Geophysical Example: During the of the wind may be fast or slow.
western parts of Luzon often and Astronomical Services rainy season, the wind is measured by a hygrometer.
Hygrometer uses a pair of Sometimes it blows gently but at
experience flooding due to Administration (PAGASA) usually fast from the the other times it blows fast.
the combination of heavy issued timely warnings about west, heading towards thermometers where one bulb is
rains and urban drainage Typhoon Mangkhut (locally the Philippines due to open to the air and the other has
issues. known as Ompong), allowing the influence of the a bulb covered in a wet cloth.
local governments to conduct southwest monsoon. This cause evaporation on the
pre-emptive evacuations and wet bulb and loss of heat thus a
mobilize resources to drop in temperature reading. The
minimize casualties and relative humidity can then be
damages. derived from the
● In terms of Tourism and temperature difference between
Outdoor Activities, weather the two
conditions significantly thermometers.
influence tourism and
outdoor recreational activities
in the Philippines. Tourists
often plan their visits based
on favorable weather 3. Temperature is the degree of
forecasts to enjoy beaches, hotness or coldness on a definite
diving spots, and outdoor scale of air around us. Places
attractions. Example: near the equator have high
Boracay, one of the temperature because they receive
Philippines' top tourist direct rays of the sun. The time
destinations, experiences a of the day and time of the year
peak season during the dry also affect the air temperature.
months from November to A thermometer is used to
April when visitors flock to measure air temperature. A room
the island to enjoy sunny thermometer may bear the
weather and pristine beaches. Fahrenheit, the Celsius scale, or
Understanding weather both. Air temperature is typically
patterns helps tourism read in degrees Celsius or °C
operators manage visitor while the Fahrenheit scale is
expectations and safety. mainly used in the United States.
Liquid–in–glass (traditional
thermometer) -A thermometer
has a glass tube sealed at
both ends and is partly filled
with a liquid like mercury or
alcohol. As the environment
becomes hotter, the liquid inside
the thermometer expands
causing a rise of the
liquid level in the glass tube.
An infrared thermometer
(non-contact thermometer) is a
thermometer which measures
temperature from a specific
surface portion of the object at a
safe distance. The thermometer
will compare the heat emitted by
the object with its surroundings.
Developing ● Microclimates and ● In terms of Energy 4. Pressure is the weight of force Weather charts tell about
Understanding of localized weather phenomena Management and ● Humidity shows how that is produced when something weather components that
Key Idea/Stem are prevalent in the Infrastructure Planning, moist the air is. In the presses or pushes against determine the weather condition
Philippines due to its diverse weather conditions impact Philippines, humidity is something else. at any given time. The daily
topography and geographical energy consumption, often high, especially in A barometer is a scientific weather report will help you
features. Mountainous particularly in tropical coastal areas and urban instrument that is used to know the weather condition.
regions, coastal areas, and countries like the Philippines centers. Example: measure air pressure in a certain Weather report is important. We
urban centers can experience where air conditioning usage During the summer, environment. The level of liquid should give accurate data
different weather conditions increases during hot and there is more humidity inside it will indicate subtle on air temperature, wind speed
simultaneously. Example: humid weather. Studying in areas near the sea, like pressure changes caused by and direction and the sky
Baguio City, nestled in the weather forecasts aids energy Metro Manila, because weather elements. condition.
Cordillera Mountains, is planners in managing of the heat and moisture Observing the weather
known as the "Summer electricity demand and grid from the ocean. condition will help us decide the
Capital of the Philippines" stability. Example: During ● Rainfall indicates the kind of activities we will do for
due to its cooler climate periods of intense heatwaves, descent of water from the day. Each one of us must
compared to lowland areas. such as the summer months, the sky. In the care about the weather because
Meanwhile, coastal cities like demand for electricity surges Philippines, there are our work depends on its
Davao experience relatively as households and businesses two main rainy seasons: condition for each day. Knowing
5. Precipitation is the water that
stable weather with rely on air conditioning for the southwest monsoon the weather condition helps us to
falls into the ground as rain,
occasional localized cooling. Weather forecasts (habagat) and the be safe and prepare for dangers
snow etc.
thunderstorms. help energy providers northeast monsoon and calamities.
Rain Gauge. It measures the
● The Philippines is anticipate peak demand and (amihan). Example: Here are some weather
amount of rain that has fallen
influenced by the El Niño- deploy resources accordingly During the southwest components in a weather chart:
over a very specific time period.
Southern Oscillation (ENSO) to prevent power outages. monsoon, rainfall is • Air Temperature-We have to
6. Cloud formation is a visible
phenomenon, which brings ● In terms of Public Health usually heavy in the look the temperature
mass of particles of condensed
about periods of El Niño and Safety, weather-related western part of Luzon, (maximum or minimum)
vapor suspended in the
(warmer sea surface illnesses and hazards pose which may cause expected for the forecast period.
atmosphere of a planet.
temperatures) and La Niña significant risks to public flooding and landslides. Daytime maximum temperatures
(cooler sea surface health and safety. Studying ● Cloud cover shows usually occur between 1 to 4
temperatures). These events weather patterns allows how much of the sky is PM. Night time minimum
can lead to droughts, floods, healthcare providers and covered by clouds. temperatures usually occurs or at
and disruptions in agricultural emergency responders to There are times when near sunrise.
activities. Example: The prepare for and respond to cloud cover may be low, • Wind Speed and Direction-
2015-2016 El Niño event weather-related emergencies while at other times, the Wind speed and direction are
caused severe drought effectively. Example: In important for monitoring and
conditions in many parts of densely populated urban sky may be full of predicting weathers patterns
the Philippines, resulting in centers like Metro Manila, clouds. Example: On and global climate. Wind speed
crop failures, water shortages, heat-related illnesses such as cloudy days, the weather refers to how fast the wind
and adverse impacts on food heatstroke and dehydration is cooler because clouds blows. It is usually expressed in
production. are prevalent during periods block some of the heat kilometer per hour. Wind
● Urban areas in the of prolonged heatwaves. from the sun. direction describes the direction
Philippines, particularly Weather forecasts enable on a compass from which the
major cities like Metro health authorities to issue By studying the basic wind emanates, for instance
Manila, experience the urban advisories and implement characteristics of from the North of from the
heat island effect, where measures to protect weather, Filipino West. Shifts in wind direction
temperatures are higher vulnerable populations, such children will become may indicate changes in
compared to surrounding as the elderly and homeless. more knowledgeable weather.
rural areas due to human about the importance of • Sky Condition- describes the
Observing the weather condition
activities, buildings, and lack The importance of studying understanding weather average fraction of the sky
will help us decide the kind of
of green spaces. Example: weather in the Philippines and how it affects their covered by cloud. Clear or sunny
activities we will do for the day.
cannot be overstated, as it daily lives. means that less than 20 per cent
Planning ahead can be aided by
During hot and humid impacts various sectors of of the sky has cloud. It consist of
weather predictions.
summer months, Metro society, including agriculture, two main areas: cloud cover and
Weather charts present about
Manila often records higher disaster preparedness, probability of precipitation.
weather components that
temperatures than nearby tourism, energy management, Probability of precipitation is the
determine the weather condition
provinces, exacerbating heat- and public health. By likelihood that it will rain,
at any given time. Below is an
related illnesses and energy investing in weather snow, sleet, or hail.
example of a
consumption for air monitoring, research, and Meteorologists use several
weather chart.
conditioning. forecasting capabilities, the instruments and scientific
country can enhance calculations to figure out this
Understanding weather in the resilience, reduce probability.
Philippines involves vulnerabilities, and improve Cloud cover is based on
the overall well-being of its Weather report is important observations more than
recognizing the diverse range
people in the face of because we can give accurate calculations. Cloud cover is the
of weather phenomena that
changing weather patterns data on different weather amount of sky that is covered by
affect the country, from
and climate extremes. elements. Below is an example clouds.
tropical cyclones and
of weather report.
monsoons to localized
microclimates and global
climate patterns like El Niño
and La Niña. By studying and
preparing for these weather
events, communities can
better mitigate risks, adapt to
changing conditions, and
build resilience against
weather-related challenges.
Deepening Directions: Identify what is Directions: Answer the
Understanding of being asked in the statement following question and write
Key Idea/Stem below. Then answer the riddle by your answer in your answer
identifying the pictures shown. sheet. Write TRUE if it the
Write your answers in statement is
your science notebook. correct and FALSE if it is not.
1. Anemometer always blows
gently.
2. Wind vane is an instrument
1. I can tell the direction of the
that determines the direction
wind if it is going to east or
from which the wind is blowing.
west, north or south. What am I?
Sound can be modified.
__________
3. An anemometer measures
2. I stand in pole, can tell both
wind speed. Sound can be
the speed and direction of the
bounced.
wind. What am I? __________
4. Temperature is the hotness
3. If you feel warm or feel cold,
and coldness of air around us.
tell me and I will give you the
5. Wind direction is the direction
accurate readings of the
from which the wind is
temperature. Who am I? ______
blowing.
4. During storm I can move fast
but during fair weather I can
softly move. What am I? _____
5. When the rain pours, I can
measure the amount of it in a
specific period of time. What am
I? ________
After the Lesson / Post-Lesson Proper
Making Directions: Allow the students Directions: Prepare empty What are the Directions: Read the Directions: Give what is being
Generalizations and to write amazing notes about bookmarks. Disseminate characteristics of measurement of each of the asked in each number. Choose
Abstractions the lesson “What is these at the end of the weather? thermometer illustrated below. your answers in the box below.
Weather?” using the given discussion. Allow the Write the temperature in Celsius Write your answer in your
template below. Let them students to write their under each thermometer. Use answer sheet.
share their notes with a generalizations learned in your science notebook as your 1. ____ are the fundamental
partner. Call on volunteers to class. Let them mill around answer sheet. basis for weather analysis and
share their notes to class. and share their forecasts.
Post/Write them on the board. generalizations learned in 2. It describes the average
class. Allow the class to read fraction of the sky covered by
their generalizations at the cloud.
end of the class. 3. Knowing the _________ helps
us to be safe and prepare for
dangers and calamities.
4. _______________ refers to
how fast the wind blows.
5. Wind speed is usually
expressed in ____________.
6. ________ describes the
direction on a compass from
which the wind emanates, for
instance from the North of from
the West. Shifts in this may
indicate changes in weather.
Evaluating Choose the letter of the True or False. Formative Assessment Directions: Complete the Directions: Arrange the jumbled
Learning correct answer. Direction: Read each concept below by writing the letters to form the word that is
1. Weather conditions such as question carefully. needed data in the space being described in each number.
1. During which months does rainfall, temperature, and Encircle the letter of the provided. Write your answer in Write your answer in your
the southwest monsoon humidity significantly impact correct answer. your science notebook. answer sheet.
(Habagat) typically affect the crop yields in the Philippines. 1. What is weather? 1. It is the hotness and coldness
Philippines? True A. The study of rocks of air around us. It differs from
a) December to May 2. Understanding weather and minerals place to place.
b) May to October forecasts helps farmers in the B. The state of the
c) June to November Philippines make informed atmosphere at a specific 2. It measures the air
d) October to March decisions about planting and time and place temperature.
2. What was the name of the irrigation. C. The study of
devastating typhoon that True earthquakes
struck the Philippines in 3. The Philippines is not D. The study of ancient 3. It is basically the way the
2013, causing widespread prone to natural disasters civilizations atmosphere is behaving, mainly
destruction in Tacloban City? such as typhoons, floods, 2. Why is studying with respect to its effects
a) Typhoon Mangkhut landslides, and droughts. weather important?
b) Typhoon Bopha False A. It helps predict the upon life and human activities.
c) Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) 4. Timely weather warnings stock market 4. ________ is an instrument
d) Typhoon Vongfong from PAGASA helped B. It aids in that determines the direction
3. Which monsoon season in minimize casualties and understanding climate from which the wind is blowing.
the Philippines brings cooler damages during Typhoon change
and drier air? Mangkhut in 2018. C. It improves cooking 5. If the surface is smooth and
a) Southwest monsoon True techniques shiny, like glass, water or
(Habagat) 5. Tourists in the Philippines D. It assists in solving polished metal, the light will
b) Northeast monsoon often plan their visits based mathematical problems reflect at the same angle as it hit
(Amihan) on favorable weather 3. Which of the the surface. This is called _____.
c) Intertropical Convergence forecasts, particularly during following is NOT a
Zone (ITCZ) the dry season from basic characteristic of
d) Monsoon depression November to April. weather?
4. What is a common impact True A. Air temperature C.
of typhoons on the Wind speed
Philippines? B. Ocean currents D.
a) Prolonged drought Humidity
b) Severe thunderstorms 4. Air pressure is:
c) Heavy snowfall A. The weight of air
d) Heavy rainfall, strong above a particular point
winds, and storm surges B. The measure of
5. Which region of the oxygen concentration in
Philippines is particularly the air
vulnerable to flooding during C. The force exerted by
the Habagat season? clouds
a) Visayas D. The density of air
b) Mindanao molecules in a specific
c) Metro Manila and western area
Luzon 5. Wind speed is
d) Bicol Region measured with:
A. A barometer C. A
hygrometer
B. A thermometer D. An
anemometer
6. Wind direction is
determined by:
A. A rain gauge
B. A wind vane
C. A spectroscope
D. A seismograph
7. Humidity refers to:
A. The amount of water
vapor in the air
B. The amount of dust
particles in the air
C. The amount of
sunlight in the
atmosphere
D. The amount of
oxygen in the air
8. Rainfall is measured
in:
A. Pounds per square
inch
B. Inches or millimeters
C. Degrees Celsius
D. Liters per cubic meter
9. Cloud cover is:
A. The amount of clouds
in the sky
B. The thickness of the
ozone layer
C. The number of stars
visible at night
D. The brightness of the
moon
10. Which of the
following instruments is
used to measure cloud
cover?
A. A thermometer
B. A barometer
C. A radar
D. A ceilometer
Additional Conduct a weather Choose two weather instruments Directions: Choose one from the
Activities for observation activity for a from the list below and describe given weather instruments and
Application or week. Each day, record the how they work and what weather make your own Do It Yourself
Remediation (if weather and its impacts on characteristics they measure: (D.I.Y.) weather instrument. Try
daily activities. Discuss ▪ Thermometer to use it during different weather
applicable)
findings at the end of the ▪ Barometer conditions.
week. ▪ Anemometer a. wind vane
▪ Wind vane b. anemometer
▪ Hygrometer c. rain gauge
▪ Rain gauge
▪ Cloud observation tool
Remarks
Reflection