1. TASK: You will be weather reporters in today’s lesson. You must tell the audience about the weather in at least two contrasting places. IE the South and North. Or London and Edinburgh. Why is it sunny in London but cold in Edinburgh. WALT : What is causes of weather in the UK? L4 – Describe the weather L5 – Explain the causes. L6C – Compare the weather and causes. Key Words – Weather // Climate // Prevailing Winds // Temperature // Altitude // Latitude // Wind direction // Distance from the Sea

2. These are the weather symbols used by forecasters. Be creative with the weather. There is no reason why it can’t be sunny here but Thunderstorms in Leeds so long as you explain some of the causes. Draw these on your big map

3. Convectional Frontal Relief

4. Why is the Weather different. Prevailing winds are the dominant wind direction in an area. The temperature of the wind and the amount of rainfall partly depend on where the air has come from. Looking at where the air has come from helps to explain the characteristics of the weather. A large body of air with similar characteristics is called an air mass.

5. LevelWhat they needed to do? 4CDescribed the weather in ONE location, using SOME of the right symbols and key words. 4BDescribed the weather in TWO locations using SOME of the right symbols and key words. 4ADescribed the weather in TWO locations using the RIGHT symbols and key words. 5CDescribed and explained the weather in TWO locations using SOME of the right symbols and key words. 5BDescribed and explained the weather in TWO locations using SOME of the right symbols and key words. 5ADescribed and explained the weather in TWO locations using SOME of the right symbols and key words. 6CCompared and explained weather in TWO locations using some of the right symbols and key words.