Design an outfit that is suitable for the weather like one of the paintings in Cloudy with a Chance of Classical Art. You can use Jessie’s weather report to help you get started.
Design Your Weather-Inspired Outfit
K-12 Resource: Activity
Design an outfit that is suitable for specific weather
Project Details
- Grade Level K-5
- Subject Science, Art
- Activity Type Drawing, Role-Play
About
Learning Objectives
Materials Needed
- Paper
- Crayons, markers, or colored pencils
- Scissors
- Glue or Tape
- Optional: Clothing, weather apparel
Assignment
Watch Video
Watch Cloudy with a Chance of Classical Art.
Pay attention to the descriptions of the clouds and the weather and how they are different throughout the story.
Weather Observation
Think about the different types of weather mentioned in the video, such as windy, rainy, and stormy.
Consider how the weather might influence what you would wear to stay comfortable and protected.
Design Your Outfit
Imagine you are a character in the story. What would you wear to match the weather conditions?
Use your creativity to design an outfit that reflects the weather described in the video. What materials should you choose for different outfits?
For example:
- Windy Weather: Scarf, hoodie, gloves, wind breaker.
- Rainy Weather: Raincoat, rain boots, umbrella, waterproof pants.
- Stormy Weather: Jacket, boots, hat, gloves, scarf.
Create Your Outfit
On a piece of paper, draw your outfit design. Be sure to include all the details, such as accessories and outerwear.
Color your outfit using crayons, markers, or colored pencils to make it vibrant and realistic.
If you prefer, you can cut out pictures from magazines or catalogs to represent the different clothing items.
Optional: Dress-Up Time!
If possible, gather some clothing items and accessories from home that match your outfit design.
Put together your outfit and try it on to see how it feels. Imagine yourself walking around in the weather described in the video.
Take a picture of yourself in the outfit to share if you can!
Share Your Design
Share your weather-inspired outfit design with your classmates. Explain why you chose each clothing item based on the weather conditions.
Listen to your classmates’ designs and discuss how they are similar or different from yours.
Reflect
Think about the importance of dressing appropriately for different types of weather.
Discuss how weather can affect our daily activities and the clothing choices we make.
Related Materials
Explore Study of Clouds with a Sunset near Rome
Read about and take a closer look at the painting
Cloud Spotting Adventure
Become a cloud detective and observe real clouds
Meet Simon Denis
Read about an artist who enjoyed painting the clouds in the skies outside
Investigating Cumulonimbus Clouds and Stormy Weather
Explore how cumulonimbus clouds bring stormy weather
Extensions
- Write a short paragraph describing the outfit you designed and why you chose each clothing item.
- Create a mini-fashion show and model your weather-inspired outfit for the class.
Suggested Modifications
- To make this more accessible to younger kids, include a page of pre-drawn articles of clothing for them to cut out and collage together.
- Consider charting ideas as students are discussing cloud types, so that they can reference the ideas during the design process.