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It's not easy to measure the weather. Pupils learn about what all weather has in common—the atmosphere. Scholars discover how a meteorologists must be able to measure aspects of the atmosphere and decipher the data. They then create a book with a weather term and a description of the instrument used to measure it along with the units used on each page.
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Instructional Ideas
- Watch the local weather and record the terms used to measure the weather conditions
- Brainstorm weather terms with the class
Classroom Considerations
- Assumes the class is familiar with basic measurement units
Pros
- Provides resources to use for research
- Includes a list of weather terms
Cons
- None