Weather Watchers - Measuring Weather

Here is a four-page assessment to give at the conclusion of a unit on the causes of weather. First, meteorology buffs match natural disasters to their descriptions. Then, they answer multiple-choice questions about extreme weather and...

Over a span of two weeks or more, mini meteorologists record weather-related measurements. What makes this particular resource different from others covering similar activities are the thorough details for the teacher and printables for...

What goes up when rain comes down? An umbrella! Activity eight in the series of 12 explores weather and climate. In pairs, participants analyze maps, watch a short video, create a weather forecast, and complete a reading to determine the...

Students identify basic weather instruments and how they are used to record weather data. Students define several vocabulary terms as stated in lesson. Students use basic instruments to record weather data in their area. Students use the...

What is the difference between weather and climate? This is the focus question of a lesson that takes a deeper look at how weather data helps determine climate in a region. Using weather and climate cards, students decide if a statement...

Students explore a variety of weather websites, and complete a Weather WebQuest worksheet. They read and analyze weather data, prepare a weather forecast and daily weather report, and predict the weather for the next two days.

Introduce your second or third graders to the wonders of weather. This presentation kicks off with a weather-inspired poem, and then provides examples of various weather changes or patterns. Imbedded audio and real-life photographs make...

Rain, rain go away, come again another day! Learn to observe and track the weather in a weather journal. Young meteorologists learn the basics of how to get started and the tools needed to be successful.

Pupils collect and analyze data about the weather and learn to make a stem-and-leaf plot. They need access to a newspaper or other sources for collecting weather data.

Concise, yet complete, this set of seven slides describes with photos and text the different basic instruments for measuring weather factors. After viewing, young meteorologists will be able to talk about how to measure humidity, wind...