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Fourth graders observe, measure, and record data on the basic elements of weather over a period of time (i.e., precipitation, air temperature, wind speed and direction, and air pressure). Then, they make a barometer and keep record of the changes of a barometer. Finally, 4th graders graph their results of the daily barometric readings over a period of two weeks.

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air pressure, air, barometric pressure, barometers

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Grade
4th
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Math
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For Teacher Use
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Inquiry-Based Learning
Year
2004
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