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Weather is what it's like outside and it helps people decide what to wear and what to do.
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Environmental Concept: Weather
Understanding that weather describes the conditions outside and influences how people dress, travel, work, play, and make decisions throughout the day. Applicable Learners Blind Low Vision CVI Multiple Disabilities Autism AAC Users Deafblind Developmental Delays Early Childhood Elementary Students Secondary Students Transition-Age Students Related Concepts Seasons Temperature Hot Cold Rain Snow Wind Storms Clothing Community Safety Orientation and Mobility Transportation Nature Environment Daily Routines Weather i...
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Children who are sighted naturally learn about weather by looking outside every day. They observe dark clouds before rain, leaves blowing in the wind, puddles after storms, snow covering the ground, people carrying umbrellas, bright sunshine, and changing seasonal colors. They also notice how weather changes the way people dress, drive, work, and play. Stud...
Why This Matters Long-Term
Understanding weather supports orientation, safety, science, social studies, planning, community participation, conversation, recreation, travel, and independent decision making.
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