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Science·Weather & Climate·procedural

Dressing for the Weather

Choose appropriate clothing and equipment for different weather conditions — coat and umbrella for rain, sun hat and sunscreen for hot sun, warm layers for cold — understanding that weather affects what we do and how we prepare each day

Suggested ages 5–7

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Learning journey

Your child is discovering how weather works — learning about different types of weather, how to stay safe during storms, and understanding how weather patterns change with the seasons.

Evidence of understanding

  • Select appropriate clothing for at least three different weather conditions
  • Explain why certain clothes or equipment are needed for specific weather
  • Describe how weather affects daily activities like playtime, walking to school, or outdoor events

Assessment prompt

Before going outside, can Dressing for the Weather check the weather and choose the right clothes — like grabbing a raincoat if it's cloudy or a sun hat if it's hot?

Standards alignment

No external standards are linked to this topic.