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The Weather Page-Comparing Data Lesson PlanThe Weather Page-Comparing Data Lesson Plan
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The Weather Page-Comparing Data

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Young scholars examine weather patterns in the United States. In this weather lesson, students use a United States map to identify high and low temperatures in two states. Young scholars compare the data and record their findings onto a chart.

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weather maps, weather, weather data, meteorology

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reading a weather map, weather data, weather map, science
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Grade
3rd - 4th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
Instructional Strategy
Research

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