4.6 Weather
The student will investigate and understand how weather conditions and phenomena occur and can be predicted. Key concepts include
a) weather phenomena;
b) weather measurements and meteorological tools; and
c) use of weather measurements and weather phenomena to make weather predictions.
a) weather phenomena;
b) weather measurements and meteorological tools; and
c) use of weather measurements and weather phenomena to make weather predictions.
Understanding the Standard:
· Temperature is the measure of the amount of thermal energy in the atmosphere.
· Air pressureis due to the weight of the air and is determined by several factors including the temperature of the air.
· A front is the boundary between air masses of different temperature and humidity.
· Cirrus, stratus, cumulus, and cumulo-nimbus clouds are associated with certain weather conditions.
· Cumulus clouds are fluffy and white with flat bottoms. They usually indicate fair weather. However, when they get larger and darker on the bottom, they become cumulo-nimbus clouds. Cumulo-nimbus clouds may produce thunderstorms.
· Stratus clouds are smooth, gray clouds that cover the whole sky (block out direct sunlight). Light rain and drizzle are usually associated with stratus clouds.
· Cirrus clouds are feathery clouds. They are associated with fair weather. Cirrus clouds often indicate that rain or snow will fall within several hours.
· Extreme atmospheric conditions create various kinds of storms such as thunderstorms, hurricanes, and tornadoes.
· Different atmospheric conditions create different types of precipitation.
· Meteorologists gather data by using a variety of instruments.
· Meteorologists use data to predict weather patterns.
· A barometer measures air pressure.
· An anemometer measures wind speed.
· A rain gauge measures the amount of precipitation.
· A thermometer measures the temperature of the air.
· Temperature is the measure of the amount of thermal energy in the atmosphere.
· Air pressureis due to the weight of the air and is determined by several factors including the temperature of the air.
· A front is the boundary between air masses of different temperature and humidity.
· Cirrus, stratus, cumulus, and cumulo-nimbus clouds are associated with certain weather conditions.
· Cumulus clouds are fluffy and white with flat bottoms. They usually indicate fair weather. However, when they get larger and darker on the bottom, they become cumulo-nimbus clouds. Cumulo-nimbus clouds may produce thunderstorms.
· Stratus clouds are smooth, gray clouds that cover the whole sky (block out direct sunlight). Light rain and drizzle are usually associated with stratus clouds.
· Cirrus clouds are feathery clouds. They are associated with fair weather. Cirrus clouds often indicate that rain or snow will fall within several hours.
· Extreme atmospheric conditions create various kinds of storms such as thunderstorms, hurricanes, and tornadoes.
· Different atmospheric conditions create different types of precipitation.
· Meteorologists gather data by using a variety of instruments.
· Meteorologists use data to predict weather patterns.
· A barometer measures air pressure.
· An anemometer measures wind speed.
· A rain gauge measures the amount of precipitation.
· A thermometer measures the temperature of the air.
Book Resources:
Eye Wonder: Weather
By DK Publishing. 2004. 48p. DK Children. (978-0756603236).
Grades K+
Grades K+
Ages 5+
http://tinyurl.com/7p34boz
http://tinyurl.com/7p34boz
This is an easy reader on weather for your 4th grade students. Great for them to have at a center during your weather
Oh Say Can You Say What's the Weather Today?: All About Weather
By Tish Rabe. 2004. 48p. Random House Books for Younger Readers. (978-0375822766).
Grade K+
Ages 5+
http://tinyurl.com/7277j3f
*Who can resist? Even though this book is VERY simple, its a fun way to introduce weather. And again something to have for your weather unit. Children always love reading these books.
Grade K+
Ages 5+
http://tinyurl.com/7277j3f
*Who can resist? Even though this book is VERY simple, its a fun way to introduce weather. And again something to have for your weather unit. Children always love reading these books.
The Book of Clouds
By John A. Day. 2005. 208p. Sterling. (978-1402728136).
All ages
http://tinyurl.com/894pn7g
*Great photography of clouds. I could easily see children being interested in looking at all the different types of clouds.
All ages
http://tinyurl.com/894pn7g
*Great photography of clouds. I could easily see children being interested in looking at all the different types of clouds.
Blizzard
By Jim Murphy. 2000. 144p. Scholastic Press. (978-0590673099).
Grades 4+
Ages 9+
http://tinyurl.com/7kbmdmt
*Perfect for teacher read aloud.
Grades 4+
Ages 9+
http://tinyurl.com/7kbmdmt
*Perfect for teacher read aloud.
Wild Weather
By Robin Wasserman. 2003. 32p. Scholastic Paperbacks. (978-0439286022).
Grades 3+
Ages 7+
http://tinyurl.com/7tctlvr
*Learn all about wild weather that can occur. Really grabs your students attention and pulls them in! Will make them want to read more about weather.
Grades 3+
Ages 7+
http://tinyurl.com/7tctlvr
*Learn all about wild weather that can occur. Really grabs your students attention and pulls them in! Will make them want to read more about weather.
Study Jams:
*Study Jams: Weather and Climate
http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/weather-and-climate/weather-and-climate.htm
*Study Jams: Seasons
http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/weather-and-climate/seasons.htm
**Slideshow and test!
*Study Jams: Sever Storms
http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/weather-and-climate/severe-storms.htm
**Slideshow and test!
*Study Jams: Air Pressure and Wind
http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/weather-and-climate/air-pressure-and-wind.htm
**video
*Study Jams: Weather Instruments
http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/weather-and-climate/weather-instruments.htm
**Slideshow and Test!
*Study Jams: Clouds and Precipitation
http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/weather-and-climate/clouds-and-precipitation.htm
http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/weather-and-climate/weather-and-climate.htm
*Study Jams: Seasons
http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/weather-and-climate/seasons.htm
**Slideshow and test!
*Study Jams: Sever Storms
http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/weather-and-climate/severe-storms.htm
**Slideshow and test!
*Study Jams: Air Pressure and Wind
http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/weather-and-climate/air-pressure-and-wind.htm
**video
*Study Jams: Weather Instruments
http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/weather-and-climate/weather-instruments.htm
**Slideshow and Test!
*Study Jams: Clouds and Precipitation
http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/weather-and-climate/clouds-and-precipitation.htm
Interactive Websites for Kids:
Scholastic Kids: Interactive Weathermaker
http://www.scholastic.com/kids/weather/
Report and Predict Weather:
http://www.edheads.org/activities/weather/
*Great interactive site. Children will need some guidance when showing the steps of HOW to predict weather. Other than that the site really guides you right through!
See How Much You Know About Weather:
http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/k4/online/Wonline1.html
*game show style.
Learn about cloud types and play a game:
http://eo.ucar.edu/webweather/cloud3.html
http://www.scholastic.com/kids/weather/
Report and Predict Weather:
http://www.edheads.org/activities/weather/
*Great interactive site. Children will need some guidance when showing the steps of HOW to predict weather. Other than that the site really guides you right through!
See How Much You Know About Weather:
http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/k4/online/Wonline1.html
*game show style.
Learn about cloud types and play a game:
http://eo.ucar.edu/webweather/cloud3.html
Printable Worksheets for Weather:
Greenhouse Effect Diagram:
http://tinyurl.com/74wtzqe
*Help your students understand what global warming is and the greenhouse effect. Great diagram and students can color it after learning!
Cloud Sort:
http://www.rockingham.k12.va.us/resources/elementary/files/4Clouds.jpg
*Have your students find pictures of these types of clouds as well as write information about them.
Weather Instruments:
http://www.rockingham.k12.va.us/resources/elementary/files/4weatherinstruments.jpg
*Cut and past the correct instrument under the picture! Great way to start a lesson on weather instruments and see what your students know. (Could be an assessment)
http://tinyurl.com/74wtzqe
*Help your students understand what global warming is and the greenhouse effect. Great diagram and students can color it after learning!
Cloud Sort:
http://www.rockingham.k12.va.us/resources/elementary/files/4Clouds.jpg
*Have your students find pictures of these types of clouds as well as write information about them.
Weather Instruments:
http://www.rockingham.k12.va.us/resources/elementary/files/4weatherinstruments.jpg
*Cut and past the correct instrument under the picture! Great way to start a lesson on weather instruments and see what your students know. (Could be an assessment)
Assessments:
Weather Wizard:
http://magma.nationalgeographic.com/ngexplorer/0401/games/game.cgi
*See how much you know about weather!
Weather and Clouds Millionaire Game:
http://www.quia.com/rr/35523.html
Water Cycle Games:
http://www.quia.com/jg/656272.html
Weather Scavenger Hunt:
http://superteacherworksheets.com/weather/weather-scav-hunt.pdf
http://magma.nationalgeographic.com/ngexplorer/0401/games/game.cgi
*See how much you know about weather!
Weather and Clouds Millionaire Game:
http://www.quia.com/rr/35523.html
Water Cycle Games:
http://www.quia.com/jg/656272.html
Weather Scavenger Hunt:
http://superteacherworksheets.com/weather/weather-scav-hunt.pdf