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Overview

‘Indian summer’, ‘cyclone’, ‘smog’, and ‘vortex’ are just four of the 50-plus weather-related words and phrases on this list. How many does your child know?

ABOUT THIS RESOURCE

Designed to be used as a digital resource or as a printed word mat or poster, this free vocabulary PDF provides a list of over fifty meteorological terms that are constantly in use throughout across the media and which will, in one way or another, relate directly to children’s environment and lived experiences.

CONTENTS AT A GLANCE

• Over 50 scientific names for a wide range of meteorological phenomena
• Single words and compound nouns listed alphabetically for easy reference
• Full-colour and greyscale printing available

SUITABLE FOR

• Non-fiction writing, especially on climate and weather conditions
• Cross-curricular topic work across Science, Geography, and English
• Multiple bite-sized sessions or a single, focused lesson
• Home or classroom use, in printed or digital form
• Parents and teachers who want a targeted, but varied meteorology vocabulary resource

SUGGESTED AGE GROUPS

• Ages: 9-10, 10-11
• Years: Year 5 and Year 6
• Key Stages: Upper KS2