S.1 Geography, Term 1
Weather and Climate
What you will learn
S.1 · Geography · Term 1
Weather and Climate
Competency
After studying this topic, the learner should know and understand the main elements of the weather, their causes and how to measure them.
| No. | The learner should | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Understand the differences between weather and climate Understanding | Understanding |
| 2 | Understand the elements of weather and how they are measured Understanding | Understanding |
| 3 | Carry out a project to observe, measure and record the elements of weather, make suitable instruments and visit a weather station Skills | Skills |
| 4 | Know the names of the main instruments used for recording the different elements of the weather and how each one is used Knowledge | Knowledge |
| 5 | Know what a Stevenson screen looks like, how it is built and why it is used Knowledge | Knowledge |
| 6 | Know the terms used for plotting weather on maps Knowledge | Knowledge |
| 7 | Know the names and characteristics of the main kinds of clouds and rainfall Knowledge | Knowledge |
| 8 | Appreciate that people’s lifestyles are influenced by the type of weather and climate Values & attitudes | Values & attitudes |
| 9 | Understand the positive and negative effects of the weather on their own lives and those of their communities Understanding | Understanding |
What do the labels mean?
Each learning outcome is tagged with what it builds: Knowledge (facts you can recall), Understanding (explaining why), Skills (things you can do), Values & attitudes, and Generic skills such as communication and critical thinking.
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