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4/13/2021 0 Comments Umbrella WEATHER ActivityBy Swara Repala And Sanjana KAMBHAMMETTU
In this session, we will be creating a spinning umbrella to demonstrate different types of weather, as well as playing a Kahoot! While we create the craft, we will be discussing the topics of weather, precipitation, and more! Our recommended age group for this project is 4 to 10 years old, although all ages are welcome!
MAterials Needed:
- 1 straw/pencil/utensil
- A sheet of paper or a print out of our umbrella template - String/thread/anything attachable - Tape - Scissors - Little trinkets such as pom-poms, beads, coins, etc - Optional: Coloring materials How To
Step 1: Draw and cut out 2 copies of an umbrella canopy. You can use the template below as reference for your drawings or to print and cut for your own diagram!
Optional Step: Color and decorate your canopies if you would like to do so! Step 2: Tape your straw to the center of the backside of one of the canopies. Step 3: Tape the other canopy to the straw, right side up. Step 4: Cut out 2+ lengths of string(You can have as many of these you would like, accomodating your craft size), roughly 3/4 the length of your straw. Step 5: Securely tie/tape your string to your trinkets. These represent different types of precipiation. Step 6: Tape these attachments on opposite sides of your canopies, on both sides, evenly. Step 7: Spin your toy and see your weather umbrella wind away! The Lesson
In this lesson, will be learning about the topic of weather, types of precipitation such as rain, snow, sleet, and hail, and factors that influcence weather. We will cover the different factors (temperature, latitude, elevation & air pressure, and the water cycle), as well as how they individually affect weather. The combination of both the hands on activity and the competitive game in this craft fosters a creative thinking mindset in the children. The act of both connecting and applying the knowledge makes it highly likely that the information learned in class will be absorbed.
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