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SC Science Standards: Investigating Weather and the Seasons

  • Emily J.
  • Wednesday, September 23, 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
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 cm
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Rainy, Sunny, Blowy, Snowy

Rainy, Sunny, Blowy, Snowy

What Are Seasons?
Brocket, Jane.
Published in 2015
31 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
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Fall

Fall

Carr, Aaron, author.
Published in 2014
24 pages : color illustrations ; 22 x 24 cm.
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Spring

Spring

Carr, Aaron, author.
Published in 2014
24 pages : color illustrations ; 22 x 24 cm.
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Summer

Summer

Carr, Aaron, author.
Published in 2014
24 pages : color illustrations ; 22 x 24 cm.
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Winter

Winter

Carr, Aaron, author.
Published in 2014
24 pages : color illustrations ; 22 x 24 cm.
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A Grand Old Tree

A Grand Old Tree

DePalma, Mary Newell.
Published in 2005
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
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And then It's Spring

And then It's Spring

Fogliano, Julie.
Published in 2012
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 28 cm
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Book
 
When Green Becomes Tomatoes

When Green Becomes Tomatoes

Poems for All Seasons
Fogliano, Julie.
Published in 2016
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm
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The Reasons for Seasons

The Reasons for Seasons

Gibbons, Gail.
Published in 1995
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm
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The Seasons of Arnold's Apple Tree

The Seasons of Arnold's Apple Tree

Gibbons, Gail.
Published in 1984
32 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 21 x 27 cm
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Groundhog Weather School

Groundhog Weather School

Holub, Joan.
Published in 2009
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
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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
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
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The Snowy Day

The Snowy Day

Keats, Ezra Jack.
Published in 1962
32 pages : illustrations ; 21 x 24 cm
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Toad Weather

Toad Weather

Markle, Sandra, author.
Published in 2015
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 23 x 29 cm
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Clouds

Clouds

Mayer, Cassie.
Published in 2007
24 pages : color illustrations ; 18 x 21 cm.
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Book
 
Rain

Rain

Mayer, Cassie.
Published in 2007
24 pages : color illustrations ; 18 x 22 cm.
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Snow

Snow

Mayer, Cassie.
Published in 2007
24 pages : color illustrations ; 18 x 21 cm.
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Sunshine

Sunshine

Mayer, Cassie.
Published in 2007
24 pages : color illustrations ; 18 x 21 cm.
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Wind

Wind

Mayer, Cassie.
Published in 2007
24 pages : color illustrations ; 18 x 21 cm.
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Over and Under the Snow

Over and Under the Snow

Messner, Kate.
Published in 2011
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 32 cm
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Circle of Seasons

Circle of Seasons

Muller, Gerda.
Published in 1995
48 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
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Under the Snow

Under the Snow

Stewart, Melissa.
Published in 2009
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 30 cm
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Weather

Weather

Walker, Kate.
Published in 2012
32 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
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Green on Green

Green on Green

White, Dianne, author.
Published in 2020
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
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Emily J.

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