At Frampton Cottrell CE Primary School in South Gloucester, Claire Taylor is teaching the weather to her Year 4 class. Discover how Claire uses the weather to access other subject areas and to deepen her pupils' geographical understanding. In an English lesson, Claire uses the pupils' knowledge of different weather conditions to write poetry. In the dance lesson, her students create their own weather dances. The next day, in Maths, the class use weather data they have been collecting to learn about line graphs. Finally, the class presents their learning to a real audience by performing a weather forecast. This programme provides a chance to see a thoroughly-planned series of lessons in action, aiming to ensure a broad and balanced curriculum that enriches learning.

Video Series: KS2 Geography
Release Date 2005