Students collect weather data over a thirty day period to gain an increased understanding of the weather patterns in their area. Once the data is collected, students post their finding online using a web tool. Finally, students attempt...

Students, in groups, evaluate conditions outside the building and inside the classroom using thermometers, barometers, anemometers, etc. They compare interior and exterior conditions. They consider and discuss factors that contribute...

Students explore air and clouds by watching demonstration. They perform an experiment to measure air pressure changes.

Fourth graders are read a story and answer the comprehension questions about sound and wind. In groups, they make their own wind vane and how to determine the direction of the wind. To end the lesson plan, they make their own Anemometer...

Students study wind speed and collect wind speed data. In this wind speed lesson, students visit a website to learn about the local wind speed forecast for their week. Students discuss wind and wind speed. Students collect wind speed...

Learners explore Earth science by participating in a weather identification activity. In this scientific instrument lesson, students identify several weather related tools such as the weather vane, thermometer and rain gauge. Learners...

Learners study how to forecast the weather. In this weather forecasting lesson plan students read different meters and understand basic cloud formations in their relationship to weather.

Students explore Earth science by completing a could identification activity. In this weather activity, students discuss the different forms of measurement for the weather of Earth. Students discuss global warming and examine a list of...

Fourth graders investigate conditions causing saturation and measure the dew point of the atmosphere performing simple experiments.

Fourth graders relate myths to weather phenomenon. They write and illustrated a weather myth and present it to the class.

Students explore the concepts of weather. They investigate lightening formation, construct weather maps and evaluate weather monitoring equipment. Students examine careers related to meteorology.

Students read and relate the poem, "Clouds" by Aileen Fisher to a demonstration on cloud formation. They create clouds in jars using ice water and matches then discuss the ways clouds can be used to predict weather.

Nice brief description of this wind speed device and the directions to make your own.