Snowy Day Lessons |
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We had our first Chicago snow storm last night which meant digging out my car, an unpleasant drive to work and basically feeling soggy all morning. But I am determined to maintain a romanticized winter wonderland mentality this year. To stay optimistic, I'm focusing on the upside of snow.
1. It's pretty (esp. through the window while you're warm and cozy next to a fire drinking cocoa).
2. Snowball fights and snowman building
3. Shoveling is great cardio.
4. Snow days!!!!
5. And, finally, seasonally sensational learning opportunities.
Here are a few of my favorite snowy school day activities:
Science
Bring in a snowball . As it melts, talk about physical change, temperature and how snow sticks together in a snowball. Melting and freezing are great fun, but sadly, it doesn't cover sublimation - the most badass of all physcial change.
It's also a great jumping off point to discuss weather patterns and what causes rain and snow.
Language Arts
Brainstorm words you can use to describe snow.
Using those words, have your students write stories or poems about students' favorite snowy memories.
Math
Sample problem: If Jimmy nails Tommy with a snowball moving 12 feet/per/second and Tommy is 8 feet away from Jimmy, how long was the snowball in the air?
Social Science
Snow/debilitating cold: the reason Russia/USSR always loses in international conflict.
Geography: Where does it snow? What locations on the Earth are the most likely to get snow? Why?
Art
Folded paper snowflakes are a classic, not terribly original but always a crowd pleaser.
What snowy day lessons do you use in your classroom? Share in the comments section!
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