How Weather Affects Us
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What you will learn
- 1Match six different weather conditions to the clothing or activity that best fits each one
- 2Explain how people adapt their daily choices to suit the weather
Mini Lesson
Before you get dressed each morning, what do you do? Most people check the weather! That is because the weather outside shapes almost every decision we make about our day.
Sunny and hot
- We wear light clothes — shorts, t-shirts, sandals.
- We apply sunscreen and wear a hat to protect our skin.
- Great for swimming, outdoor games, and picnics.
Cold and snowy
- We wear heavy layers — coats, hats, scarves, gloves, and boots.
- Roads may be icy — drivers go slower and some places close for the day.
- Activities: sledding, building snowmen, indoor games.
Rainy
- We wear a waterproof jacket and carry an umbrella.
- Puddles form, outdoor activities move indoors, and roads can flood.
Windy
- We hold onto hats and keep a jacket on — wind makes the air feel colder than it is.
- Perfect for flying kites! But strong wind can make cycling or walking difficult.
Foggy
- Fog makes it hard to see — car headlights are needed even in daytime.
- Planes and boats may be delayed. We walk carefully and stay close to home.
Thunderstorm
- Stay indoors, away from windows and trees.
- Outdoor activities stop. People wait inside until the storm passes.
Words to know
Weather
What it is like outside — sunny, rainy, cold, or windy
e.g. Today's weather is rainy.
Adapt
To change what we do to fit the weather
e.g. We adapt by wearing coats in cold weather.
Sunscreen
A cream that protects our skin from the sun
e.g. I put on sunscreen at the beach.
Foggy
When the air is full of tiny water drops and hard to see through
e.g. The foggy morning made it hard to see far.
Waterproof
Made so water cannot get through
e.g. My waterproof jacket keeps me dry.
Ask yourself: "Look outside right now — what is the weather? What would you wear? What activity would you choose?"
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