Weather and Flying

Weather observation builds science skills and connects to real-world aviation operations.

• Framework: EYFS
• Unit: EYFS Air Travel
• Learning area: Understanding the World
• Level: EYFS 3-4, Reception

Objectives

• Identify different weather conditions
• Understand how weather affects flight
• Observe and record daily weather

Materials

• Weather chart
• Pictures of weather conditions
• Weather dress-up clothes

Instructions

Observe and record weather daily, discussing how different conditions affect airplane travel.

Educator tip

Create a 'Weather and Flight Report' job for classroom helpers.

Assessment

Observe and note: ability to follow two-step instructions, use of new vocabulary in context, early problem-solving strategies, and sustained shared thinking episodes. Assess against Development Matters age-band expectations. Observe weather identification, understanding of weather-flight connections.

More from EYFS Air Travel

• Helicopter Seeds Drop
• Airport Dramatic Play
• Counting Down to Takeoff
• Pilot Communication
• Teamwork Runway Challenge
• Runway Obstacle Course
• Listen and Tally
• Muffin Maths: Air Travel Edition