Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to understand the history of snow and its significance in different cultures and time periods.

Materials and Prep

Materials: Paper, crayons, and access to a computer or books about snow and history.

Prep: Familiarize yourself with the history of snow and its cultural significance in different societies.

Activities

1. Snow Drawing: Have the student draw a picture of what they think snow looked like in the past.

2. Story Time: Read a children's book about the history of snow or a historical event related to snow, such as a snowstorm in history.

3. Snowflake Craft: Make paper snowflakes and discuss the different shapes and patterns that can be found in snowflakes.

Preschool Grade Talking Points

• "Snow is very special. People have been seeing snow for a very long time, and they have different stories about it."
• "Long ago, people used to think snow was magical. They made up stories about snow and even celebrated it."
• "Snow is important in many places around the world. Some people use it for fun, and others use it for work."