Overview

What does rain feel like? How does it smell? Explore the five senses and access what we already know about rain. Use a drawing exercise to make predictions about where rain comes from and where it goes.

What you'll need

• “Let it rain” slideshow 
• “Let it rain” worksheet

Instructions

1. Show students the “Let it rain” slideshow.
   • Slide 1: Think about a time when it rained. On the playground, walking in the woods with your family or inside on a cold day. Describe a memorable experience in the rain to a partner.
   • Slide 2: What did the rain look like?
   • Slide 3: What did it feel like? Did the rain fall on your hands or face?
   • Slide 4: Have you ever tried to catch the rain on your tongue? How does it taste?
   • Slide 5: Imagine the sound of rain on the road. On the grass. On the roof of your house.
   • Slide 6: How does it smell when it’s raining? Does it smell different in the forest or on the grass than on the roads?
2. Give everyone the “Let it rain” worksheet. Ask students to think about rain, how they have experienced it and draw a picture of where they think rain comes from.
   • After a few minutes, have them add more detail to their picture. Ask how they think rain gets in the clouds? What happens to it after it lands on the ground?
   • In pairs, have students share their picture and explain where rain comes from and where it goes.