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Trends Forecasting

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students practice trends forecasting to predict the weather. In this forecasting lesson plan, students learn how meteorologists predict the weather by looking at weather trends. They then predict their own forecast, analyze the results,...
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Hurricanes and Tornadoes (Grade 4-8)

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students investigate the concepts of hurricanes and violent weather conditions. In this violent weather lesson, students access an Internet site and watch a video about how air masses behave, how a tornado forms, how hurricanes form, and...
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The Changing Earth

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Learners observe and analyze weathering. In this earth science lesson, students demonstrate physical and chemical weathering in two experiments, then write questions for a class Jeopardy game.
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Excel temperature Graphs

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students gather data about the weather in Nome, Alaska. In this Nome Temperature lesson, students create an excel graph to explore the weather trends in Nome.  Students will find the average weather and add a trend line to their graph.
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Graphing the Forecast-Line Graph or Bar Graph?

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students explore bar and line graphs. In this data collection, graphing, and weather lesson, students compare bar and line graphs and discuss which type of graph would be most appropriate for displaying a ten day weather forecast....
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Student Meteorologists

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students complete a unit about weather and meteorology. They read the book "The Big Storm," use weather equipment, view local weather reports, and create a weather forecast that is videotaped and presented to a younger class.
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Cloud Fun

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students observe cumulus clouds. In this weather instructional activity, students go outside to look at cumulus clouds and observe what the weather is like when they find these types of clouds. They create a cumulus cloud in an art...
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Clouds

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students explore clouds.  In this weather lesson, students identify the steps in the water cycle, define condensation and evaporation, and relate this information to cloud formation.  Students perform a cloud experiment,...
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Wind

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students conduct an experiment. In this wind measurement lesson, students learn about instruments that measure the wind and then make a weather vane. Students record wind speed over a few days.
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Going, Going, Gone!

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders use the scientific method to test variables of evaporation. In this evaporation lesson plan, 6th graders test a wet handprint on a paper towel and relate this experiment to weather conditions.
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Create a Cloud In a Jar

For Teachers K - 6th
Students investigate cloud formation. In this weather activity, students examine how clouds are formed. Students participate in experiments that model how water vapor in the air works.
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What's Up With the Weather?

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students examine raw data about temperatures throughout the world and record their observations. They work together to graph a specific year of data. They calculate an average temperature and discuss their findings.
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Water Cycle

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders investigate the water cycle. In this water cycle lesson, 2nd graders discover how the water cycle effects erosion and weathering. Students create their own terrariums to view the water cycle. Students illustrate their...
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Summer Fun Activity: Have a Picnic

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students celebrate the summer by preparing a picnic together. In this early childhood lesson plan, students word together to prepare a picnic and develop fine motor and cooperative skills.
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Seasons and Clothes

For Students K
In this English worksheet, students match appropriate clothing with the seasons. Students are given a list of choices and must choose which clothing is best for the weather of the given season.
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Homeschooling Chronicles - Enrichment Activities

For Teachers K - 7th
A full schedule doesn't mean a better one. Picking and choosing extra classes can be enriching and not overwhelming.
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Weather Picture Match

For Students K - 2nd
In this weather worksheet, students draw lines to match pictures of weather conditions. A reference web site for additional activities is given.
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Alphabetize Weather Words

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this alphabetizing instructional activity, students alphabetize a set of 8 words related to weather. A reference web site for additional activities is given.
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Weather

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this vocabulary instructional activity, students find ten words about the weather in a thirteen by twelve letter word search. Words include types of storms, such as blizzard as well as more general terms such as sunshine.
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Word Scramble - Weather

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this ESL word scramble activity worksheet, students practice their problem solving skills as they unscramble 12 weather-related words.
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Science of Weather

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders conduct investigations and use appropriate technology to build an understanding of weather and climate. The activity is part of a layered curriculum unit that has the intention of differentiation for students.
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The Season of Snow...and Learning

For Teachers 6th
Winter-themed language arts lessons that will keep pupils reading and writing.
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How Boulders Are Born

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Want your class to rock? Then try this boulder activity. Pupils learn about a specific boulder field and use edible materials to demonstrate the geological processes that formed this unique feature. Weathering, erosion, and mass...
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Take the Climate Quiz

For Students 6th - 12th
Climate and weather are often confused. Pupils answer questions online to review concepts related to climate and weather changes. They get immediate feedback and additional facts with each question. The lesson is appropriate as a remote...

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