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Tracking Local Weather Activity

Tracking Local Weather Activity

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In this activity, studens will use different types of weather gauges and track the local weather for a week. After the week is over, students will collect their samples, analyze the data, and compare their conclusions to local weather forcasts.

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7th - 12th

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Social Studies & History

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