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What's the Weather? Lesson PlanWhat's the Weather? Lesson Plan
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Montana State University
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4th - 8th
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What's the Weather?

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How many jackets do you need to stay warm and climb Mount Everest? An informatie resource covers the topic of Mount Everest, the resource helps young scientists discover the difference between climate and weather. Activities include tracking the weather, assessing how weather affects clothing choices, and analyzing graphs and data. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

mount everest, weather, degrees celsius, degrees fahrenheit, climates, weather forecasting, humidity, meteorology, monsoons, precipitation, thermometers

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Ask learners to wear what they would wear to Mount Everest as extra credit for class the next day
  • Show a presentation from the local meteorologist as a real-world example of tracking weather patterns

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires computer access

Pros

  • Teaches data collection
  • Helps build analysis skills
  • Provides ideas for extended learning 

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RI.4.7 RI.5.7 RH.6-8.7

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