Stormy Weather

Students explore traditional methods of weather observation. In this weather lesson plan, students interview grown-ups regarding wind. Students learn how winds can help forecast weather.

A succinct set of slides covers the main points for your weather unit. From the factors that contribute to conditions, to fronts and extreme occurrences, to the different types of clouds, numerous facts are listed in bullets. The only...

Young meteorologists examine the four main types of weather fronts and how they appear on a weather map. Participants learn about the difference between the types of weather fronts along with their distinguishing features. A...

Providing a wealth of information about hurricanes, tornadoes, and other types of weather-related events, this resource could be used in the classroom in a variety of ways. A teacher could use the PowerPoints listed as a way to introduce...

Middle schoolers conduct experiments. In this weather lesson, students review what they know about weather elements such as cloud formation and storms. Middle schoolers conduct demonstrations and learn how lightning strikes.

Students work on a K-W-L chart about electrical storms, lightening, and thunder. They discuss how meteorologists forecast storms and research their answers which are shared in a whole class setting. Using art supplies, they draw dwelling...

Students develop a basic understanding of meteorology and related earth science topics, reinforce geographical knowledge, and build analytical and communications skills through class presentations. They create their own website on...

In this weather learning exercise students complete an interactive activity and complete a series of short answer questions on temperature and weather fronts and predict the weather. 

Sixth graders investigate the causes and effects of lightning. They watch a video clip of a lightning storm, observe various demonstrations involving static electricity, experiment with balloons and static electricity, and complete a...

Every time a bell rings ... there is lightning in the area. The activity provides directions to build a model of a lightning detection system. Similar to a system designed by Benjamin Franklin, the system uses static electricity to...