This Year 2 geography unit introduces pupils to seasonal and daily weather patterns, helping them understand how weather changes over time and how it affects everyday life. Aligned with the National Curriculum, pupils develop observational skills, collect and record weather data, and begin to recognise patterns.
Across six lessons, this Year 2 geography planning supports pupils in observing the weather, identifying seasonal changes and comparing conditions in different parts of the UK. Pupils explore how weather affects routines and environments, and begin to understand extreme weather.
Part of our KS1 geography scheme of work, which was highly commended by the Geographical Association, this unit provides structured geography lesson plans for Year 2 with clear progression in key skills.
Will It Be Sunny Today? is a structured Year 2 geography unit designed to develop pupils’ understanding of weather, seasons and climate patterns through practical observation and enquiry.
Across the six lessons, pupils explore daily weather patterns, identify seasonal changes, and collect weather data using simple methods. This KS1 geography planning supports pupils in recognising patterns and understanding how weather affects people and environments.
Through observation, discussion and simple data collection, pupils build confidence describing weather and begin to explain differences between locations. These geography lesson plans for Year 2 support early understanding of weather, climate and environmental change.
Each lesson includes clear planning, interactive slides and differentiated resources, alongside a knowledge organiser and simple assessment opportunities to support progression across the unit.
Aligned with the National Curriculum for Key Stage 1, this unit supports pupils to:
This unit forms part of our primary geography scheme of work, supporting progression from EYFS through to KS2.
