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SC Science Standards: Investigating Weather and the Seasons

  • Emily J.
  • Friday, October 30, 2020
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 By observing the changes in weather, children begin to understand the seasons.

Children learn to make predictions by recognizing patterns in sunlight, wind, precipitation, and temperature. Weather patterns also cause changes in plant and animal behavior. Observing and talking about these changes helps your student develop language to describe and explain natural occurrences. 

Kindergarten Science Standard for Investigating Weather and the Seasons

The South Carolina Oversight Committee and South Carolina Department of Education created a Family Friendly guide to explain the SC Standards. 

  • Know that weather is a combination of sunlight, wind, precipitation, and temperature in a given region at given time
  • Compare daily and seasonal weather patterns
  • Analyze and interpret local weather data
  • Describe weather patterns and use graphs and weather symbols
  • Develop and use models to predict seasonal weather patterns and changes
  • Communicate how the seasons affect plants and animals

Activites & Multimedia 

Looking for hands-on activities and experiences? We’ve got you covered. Check out these fun and enriching activities from Buggy and Buddy for weather and seasons. Creation and exploration promote independent learning and provide an opportunity to “soak in” knowledge.

Watch this video together from BrainPopJr. to learn how weather causes the seasons to change. BrainPopJr. has additional resources including more educational videos, games and activities.

Do you want to explore other kindergarten SC Standards?

SC Science Standards: Properties of Matter

SC Science Standards: Animals and the Environment 

SC Science Standards: Plant Growth and Survival 

Books to Read:

The titles below will help you and your child discuss concepts surrounding weather and the seasons. Want us to pull books for you? Contact us at 803-799-9084 and request to have books sent to your nearest Richland Library location.

The Weather Girls

The Weather Girls

Aki, 1987- author, illustrator.
Published in 2018
A group of girls celebrate the weather of each season, as they swim in the summer, pick apples in the fall, hike through the snow in the winter, and enjoy a springtime breeze.
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Rainy, Sunny, Blowy, Snowy

Rainy, Sunny, Blowy, Snowy

What Are Seasons?
Brocket, Jane.
Published in 2015
"Combining simple text with gorgeous photos, the latest addition to the Jane Brocket's Clever Concepts series presents the four seasons"--Provided by publisher.
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Fall

Fall

Carr, Aaron, author.
Published in 2014
Text and photographs look at the season of fall.
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Book
 
Spring

Spring

Carr, Aaron, author.
Published in 2014
Beautiful pictures show some of the things that happen in the season of Spring.
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Book
 
Summer

Summer

Carr, Aaron, author.
Published in 2014
What kind of season is summer? Where did the dog star get it's name? Young readers will discover these facts and more.
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Book
 
Winter

Winter

Carr, Aaron, author.
Published in 2014
Explores the timing and characteristics of the season of winter.
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Book
 
A Grand Old Tree

A Grand Old Tree

DePalma, Mary Newell.
Published in 2005
A book about the life of a tree and all it gives us.
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And then It's Spring

And then It's Spring

Fogliano, Julie.
Published in 2012
Simple text reveals the anticipation of a boy who, having planted seeds while everything around is brown, fears that something has gone wrong until, at last, the world turns green.
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Book
 
When Green Becomes Tomatoes

When Green Becomes Tomatoes

Poems for All Seasons
Fogliano, Julie.
Published in 2016
"A book of poetry moving through the seasons"-- Provided by publisher.
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The Reasons for Seasons

The Reasons for Seasons

Gibbons, Gail.
Published in 1995
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The Seasons of Arnold's Apple Tree

The Seasons of Arnold's Apple Tree

Gibbons, Gail.
Published in 1984
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Groundhog Weather School

Groundhog Weather School

Holub, Joan.
Published in 2009
When Groundhog realizes he needs helpers all over the country to accurately forecast the weather, he establishes a school to teach young groundhogs how to properly determine when spring will arrive.
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Do I Have to Wear a Coat?

Do I Have to Wear a Coat?

A Journey Through Seasons
Isadora, Rachel, author, illustrator.
Published in 2020
"A diverse group of children have fun enjoying the highlights of all four seasons"-- Provided by publisher.
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The Snowy Day

The Snowy Day

Keats, Ezra Jack.
Published in 1962
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Toad Weather

Toad Weather

Markle, Sandra, author.
Published in 2015
On a rainy day, Ally's mom asks her to come outside where, amidst the oil slicks, dripping awnings, and splashing cars, they find a toad migration taking place.
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Clouds

Clouds

Mayer, Cassie.
Published in 2007
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Rain

Rain

Mayer, Cassie.
Published in 2007
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Snow

Snow

Mayer, Cassie.
Published in 2007
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Sunshine

Sunshine

Mayer, Cassie.
Published in 2007
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Wind

Wind

Mayer, Cassie.
Published in 2007
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Over and Under the Snow

Over and Under the Snow

Messner, Kate.
Published in 2011
Over the snow, the world is hushed and white, but under the snow is a secret world of squirrels and snowshoe hares, bears and bullfrogs, and many others who live outside in the woods during the winter.
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Circle of Seasons

Circle of Seasons

Muller, Gerda.
Published in 1995
Illustrations and simple text celebrate the joys of each season.
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Under the Snow

Under the Snow

Stewart, Melissa.
Published in 2009
A journey through the fields, forests, ponds and wetlands to see how animals survive in the snowy winter months, and when the sun's rays grow stronger, join all the animals as they get ready for springtime.
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Weather

Weather

Walker, Kate.
Published in 2012
"Describes what weather is and why it's important"--Provided by publisher.
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Green on Green

Green on Green

White, Dianne, author.
Published in 2020
Illustrations and simple, rhyming text highlight the animals, fruits, feelings, and colors that characterize each season of the year.
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Emily J.

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