How Do You Know When Rain is Coming?

How Do You Know When Rain is Coming?
Type of Resource: Video/animation

This video explains some different ways that people and animals can tell that it's going to rain.

This video would also support Year 2 students' understanding of the water cycle.

New Australian Curriculum Codes: AC9S1U02 (Year 1), AC9S4U02 (Year 4)

Additional Information

Visuals and verbal instructions are clearly presented. A ‘View’ button leads students directly to the challenge while a ‘Details’ button provides useful teacher curriculum support.

It includes useful questions to ask before during and after viewing.

Australian Curriculum:
  • Year 1 > Science Understanding > Earth and Space Sciences > Observable changes occur in the sky and landscape > ACSSU019
  • Year 2 > Science Understanding > Earth and Space Sciences > Earth’s resources are used in a variety of ways > ACSSU032