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Meteorology -- Clouds

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders examine the processes of condensation and evaporation. They identify the three types of clouds and state the weather that is possible with each type of cloud. They ask questions to end the lesson.
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Persistence Forecasting

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students study weather forecasting. In this weather lesson, students explore forecasting weather methods and do a forecast. Students study weather reports and discuss the elements of a forecast. Students study the method of persistence...
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Weather Log

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students develop the skill of recording weather observations. Not only students be responsible for recording visual observations of the sky, but also collecting and recording weather instrument data.
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Newspaper Weather

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students use their knowledge of the weather to evaluate information from the newspaper. They also take this knowledge and construct a weather map predicting the next day's weather.
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Student Weather Journal

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students recognize different types of cloud patterns and associate these patterns with certain types of weather. They predict the weather for the next 6 to 24 hours. They then improve their observation skills as they check on the weather...
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Weather Forecasting Basics

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders analyze weather diagrams and weather maps. In this earth science lesson, 8th graders explain why it is important to know the weather. They complete a handout at the end of the lesson.
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Weather Records

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students write newspaper articles using a "weather record" worksheet and information they find in newspapers.
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Weather Elements and Instruments

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders identify the different weather elements. In this earth science lesson, 8th graders explain the difference between relative humidity and dew point. They discuss the different instruments used to predict weather.
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WEATHER SATELLITE PREDICTION PROJECT

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students compile weather satellite data from three satellites for one month, obtain weather reports and data from professionals, then create a document with predicted results.
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Weather Myths

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders relate myths to weather phenomenon. They write and illustrated a weather myth and present it to the class.
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Explore: 4th Grade Beaufort Wind Speed

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders measure wind speed, air pressure, humidity, temperature, and wind direction. They compare their observations with those of actual weather forecasts.
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Creating a Thematic Map Using S'COOL Data

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Learners observe weather patterns, collect data, and make a weather predictions for various locations on a map.
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Weather "Toons

For Teachers 6th
Student use a variety of resources including print, CD-Rom and Internet information to study a weather process. They design a weather cartoon citing the bibliographic sources from their research.
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Introduction to Weather

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students explore the concepts of weather. They investigate lightening formation, construct weather maps and evaluate weather monitoring equipment. Students examine careers related to meteorology.
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Measuring Air Pressure Lab

For Teachers 6th - Higher Ed Standards
Your class can investigate the weather through an experiment. In this chemistry instructional activity, learners collect data on air pressure and relate it to the weather. They collect data with the TI containing a barometer probe.
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Cloudy Days are for Reading and Writing

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research weather proverbs and determine the scientific validity of 3 weather proverbs. They write an essay presenting their reasoning. They interview elderly people to graph the most frequently heard proverbs and theorize...
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Analog Forecasting

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners recognize the elements of an analog weather forecast.  In this weather forecasting lesson plan, students use a website and look for trends, persistence and climatology in weather forecasting.  Learners complete a...
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Waterdrops

For Students 4th - 5th
In this science worksheet, students learn about water cycle, weather, clouds, storms and water resources by completing 8 pages of this full color newsletter. Students read a story, study weather maps, learn to make a rain gauge, learn...
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Using the Synoptic Code for the Prediction of Water

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students construct a thermoscreen for the experiment. In this earth science lesson, students make observations and interpret them using synoptic codes. They predict the weather based on gathered information.
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Cloudy With a Chance of...

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders will write a story. In this writing and meteorology lesson, 2nd graders read the story Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs, then use KidPix to create a weather picture. The picture is imported into a word processor and the...
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Weather Predictions

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore meteorologists. They explore symbols on a weather map and make five day forecasts.
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Weather Review

For Students 7th - 12th
In this weather worksheet, students reviews terms associated with measuring different weather phenomena plus draw examples of different types of fronts on a weather map. This worksheet has 5 true or false, 15 matching, 21 multiple...
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How Are Weather Forecasts Made?

For Students 6th - 8th
In this weather worksheet, students complete a graphic organizer by writing in the different types of air masses and what types of weather are created by these different air masses.
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Meteorology (Condensation)

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders define condensation and evaporation. They identify and describe the steps in the water cycle. They ask questions to end the lesson.

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