Weather
The weather unit this spring presents the children with information and experiments that teach them about weather and the use of instruments to measure data associated with the weather. We begin the series with lessons about sunlight, uneven geographic warming, air density and wind. The children will also learn the difference between weather and climate. As the students conduct experiments about air density, light and heat, they will use weather-monitoring equipment such as thermometers, barometers and rain gauges to understand how to monitor changing weather conditions. Other related topics will include the water cycle, cloud identification, winds and safety concerns related to severe weather. Students will use their lab books to record information and make illustrations of material related to the study of weather. Classes will enjoy a variety of experiments/explorations to make the unit fun and meaningful.
Focus
• Identify solid, liquid, gas as states of water • Recognize the temperature at which water changes state • Investigate how clouds are formed • Collect and analyze weather data to determine patterns • Use weather data to predict weather • Use weather instruments to collect data • Use weather maps and weather symbols to communicate data • Present their own weather forecast modeled after a television weather report |
Explore more on the Topic:
Web Weather for Kids
Dan’s Wild, Wild Weather Page
Weather by a VirtEd site
Internet Games that Demonstrate the Concepts:
Leon the Lion’s Lightning Safety Game by NOAA
Wild Weather Adventure by NASA
Interactive Weather Maker by Scholastic
Web Weather for Kids
Dan’s Wild, Wild Weather Page
Weather by a VirtEd site
Internet Games that Demonstrate the Concepts:
Leon the Lion’s Lightning Safety Game by NOAA
Wild Weather Adventure by NASA
Interactive Weather Maker by Scholastic