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61. Illumination and Weather: 1st and 4th Grade NGSS Activities
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- Mar 16, 2026
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Summary
Let's continue to take advantage of the variable weather March brings and focus on weather and illumination in connection to 1st and 4th grade NGSS. 1st and 4th grade standards have light and its role in seeing objects in common and weather can help us investigate that concept. Press play to hear descriptions for an activity where 1st graders match colors to natural objects in different weather conditions and an opportunity where 4th graders take pictures of nature in different amounts of natural light, both aligned with Next Generation Science Standards. During the episode I share the standard that inspired the activity, how the activity relates to weather and illumination, and a description of how to implement the activity with your learners. And make sure to listen all the way through the episode; you may find yourself inspired to adapt one of these activities or use an activity for a different grade level. Next Generation Science Standards addressed in this episode: 1-PS4-2: Make observations to construct an evidence-based account that objects in darkness can be seen only when illuminated 4-PS4-2: Develop a model to describe that light reflecting from objects entering the eye allows objects to be seen Resources mentioned 💚 Episode 60: Elementary Study About Weather: Kindergarten and 3rd Grade NGSS Activities Episode 6: 5 Outdoor Education Safety Tips for Teaching Outside Moon Phases and Light Mini Unit for 1st Grade (ELA and Science Activities) Naturally Teaching Activity Index Show Notes: https://naturallyteaching.com/episode61 🗂 Find activities easily with the Naturally Teaching Activity Index 🛒 TpT Shop: Naturally Teaching 💚 Get more tips and tricks on the website: NaturallyTeaching.com 📸 Follow along on Instagram: @naturally.teaching 💻 Check us out on Facebook:…