Jungle Weather Station

Weather observation develops scientific skills and climate understanding.

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

Objectives

• Observe weather patterns
• Record data
• Compare to tropical climate

Materials

• Thermometer
• Rain gauge
• Wind sock
• Recording chart

Instructions

Check our weather daily. Is it jungle weather today? (Warm and wet = jungle-like!)

Educator tip

Graph weekly results. Compare to tropical weather data.

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 recording accuracy and comparison skills.

More from EYFS Jungles

• Amazon Adventure Story
• Tropical Fruit Tasting
• Jungle Conservation Pledge
• Rainforest Collage
• Jungle Leaf Printing
• Parrot Feather Art
• Camouflage Painting
• Jungle Masks