🌦️ Weather and Seasons
Class 3 EVS · Unit 9 of 11 · about 150 minutes
Children observe and describe today's weather (sunny, cloudy, rainy, windy, cold) using the sky, wind, clothes and how their body feels. They explore the three main seasons in India (summer, rainy, winter) and the changes they bring to clothes, food, plants, animals and festivals. They learn that the sun gives heat and light, that shade and shadows change through the day, and how to take care of themselves in each season. A 5-day weather chart with symbols ties the unit together.
What your child will learn
- Students will observe and describe today's weather using the sky, wind, clothes and how their body feels.
- Students will identify the three main seasons in India (summer, rainy, winter) and describe changes in clothes, food, plants, animals and festivals.
- Students will choose suitable clothes for each season and explain why (cotton in summer, woollens in winter, raincoat in rain).
- Students will describe the rainy season: clouds, rain, puddles, frogs, mosquitoes, umbrellas, and the danger of floods.
- Students will explain that the sun gives heat and light, and observe how shadows and shade change at different times of the day.
- Students will state and follow safety and care rules for each season (drink water in summer, wear warm clothes in winter, avoid walking in deep water in rain).
Lessons in this unit
- Today's Weather: Observing and describing today's weather using the sky (sun, clouds), wind (breeze, strong), clothes (what we wear), and how our body feels (hot, cold, comfortable). Introduce weather words: sunny, cloudy, rainy, windy, cold.
- Three Seasons in India: The three main seasons in India: summer (hot, dry), rainy (wet, green), winter (cold, dry). What changes: clothes, food, plants, animals, festivals. Use a compare_table to sort.
- Clothes for Each Season: Why we wear different clothes: cotton in summer (cool, absorbs sweat), woollens in winter (warm), raincoat in rain (dry). Sort with a compare_table.
- The Rainy Season: What happens in the rainy season: clouds bring rain, puddles form, frogs appear, mosquitoes breed, we use umbrellas and raincoats. Too much rain can cause floods, which are dangerous.
- Sun, Heat and Shadows: The sun gives heat and light. Shade is cooler because the sun's light does not reach. Shadows change through the day: long in the morning and evening, short at noon. Observe shadows at different times.
- Taking Care in Each Season: How to stay healthy and safe: drink water and stay in shade in summer, wear warm clothes and eat warm food in winter, avoid walking in deep water and use umbrellas in rain. Care for animals and plants too.
Key words
- weather
- What the sky and air are like on a day: sunny, cloudy, rainy, windy or cold.
- season
- A long time of the year when the weather is mostly the same, like summer, rainy or winter.
- sunny
- When the sun is shining brightly and we feel warm.
- cloudy
- When clouds cover the sky and the sun is hidden.
- rainy
- When water falls from the clouds as rain.
- windy
- When air moves fast and we can feel it on our face and hair.
- shade
- A cool, dark place where the sun's light does not reach, like under a tree.
- shadow
- A dark shape that appears on the ground when something blocks the sun's light.
- flood
- When too much rain makes water cover the land and roads.
- umbrella
- A thing we hold over our head to keep rain off us.
Help your child at home
What to watch for
- It is sunny only when there are no clouds at all.
- Help: It can be sunny even with a few clouds. Sunny means the sun is shining brightly and we feel warm.
- It rains only in the rainy season.
- Help: It can rain in other seasons too, but the rainy season has the most rain.
- Cotton clothes are only for summer.
- Help: Cotton is good in summer, but we can wear it in other seasons too. It is light and lets air in.
- Rainwater is clean and safe to drink.
- Help: Rainwater can carry dust and germs from the air and ground. We should not drink it directly.
Try this at home
- Riya looks out: sun is shining, no clouds, she feels hot. What is the weather?
- Sort these into summer, rainy, winter: mango, raincoat, woollen cap, umbrella, cold drink, hot soup
- Why does Meera wear a cotton frock in summer?
- Why do we see more mosquitoes after rain?
Quick questions to ask aloud
- The sun is shining brightly and there are no clouds. What is the weather? (sunny / cloudy / rainy)
Show answer
When the sun shines brightly, we call it sunny. - Which season is the hottest? (summer / rainy / winter)
Show answer
summer. Summer is the hottest season. - Which clothes are best for summer? (cotton shirt and shorts / woollen sweater and muffler / raincoat and gumboots)
Show answer
cotton shirt and shorts. Cotton is light and lets air in, so we feel cool.
Frequently asked questions
What will my child learn in "Weather and Seasons" (Class 3 EVS)?
Your child will be able to: Students will observe and describe today's weather using the sky, wind, clothes and how their body feels.; Students will identify the three main seasons in India (summer, rainy, winter) and describe changes in clothes, food, plants, animals and festivals.; Students will choose suitable clothes for each season and explain why (cotton in summer, woollens in winter, raincoat in rain).; Students will describe the rainy season: clouds, rain, puddles, frogs, mosquitoes, umbrellas, and the danger of floods.; Students will explain that the sun gives heat and light, and observe how shadows and shade change at different times of the day.; Students will state and follow safety and care rules for each season (drink water in summer, wear warm clothes in winter, avoid walking in deep water in rain)..
How does MangoMindz teach "Weather and Seasons"?
In 6 short parts (Today's Weather, Three Seasons in India, Clothes for Each Season, The Rainy Season, Sun, Heat and Shadows, Taking Care in Each Season). Each part has a picture-based lesson read aloud by Mango Teacher, a quick check, and a quiz built from common mistakes children make, with Mango, a study buddy, for questions.
How long does "Weather and Seasons" take?
About 150 minutes in total, spread over 6 parts of 15–25 minutes each.
How can I help my child with "Weather and Seasons" at home?
Work through a small example together, such as: Riya looks out: sun is shining, no clouds, she feels hot. What is the weather?; Sort these into summer, rainy, winter: mango, raincoat, woollen cap, umbrella, cold drink, hot soup. Then ask a quick question aloud: The sun is shining brightly and there are no clouds. What is the weather? (sunny / cloudy / rainy)
What mistakes do children often make in "Weather and Seasons"?
It is sunny only when there are no clouds at all. Fix: It can be sunny even with a few clouds. Sunny means the sun is shining brightly and we feel warm. It rains only in the rainy season. Fix: It can rain in other seasons too, but the rainy season has the most rain. Cotton clothes are only for summer. Fix: Cotton is good in summer, but we can wear it in other seasons too. It is light and lets air in.
Is "Weather and Seasons" free on MangoMindz?
Yes. Every lesson part and quiz in "Weather and Seasons" is free on MangoMindz, with no ads.