What's the Weather?

Weather is a part of everyday life and can affect little things such as your choice of clothes or activities. Weather can also be severe and affect your life in bigger ways, as seen in the damage done by a hurricane or tornado. Meteorologists study the components of weather--the conditions of the atmosphere such as temperature, precipitation, wind, and clouds—in an effort to predict the weather and help people be better prepared. In this lesson, students use daily observations, videos, and activities to learn about meteorology and the changing nature of weather. Students also identify weather events that are commonly reported in the news and discuss how weather affects lives.  

Standards & Objectives

Learning objectives: 

Students will:

  • Understand that weather can change daily and that weather patterns change over the seasons
  • Understand that weather has characteristics that can be measured and predicted
  • Recognize how weather affects humans 
Essential and guiding questions: 

What does a meteorologist do?

If you had only one instrument to measure weather, which one would you want it to be? Why?

What is your favorite season? Why?

How does weather affect people's lives? 

Lesson Variations

Blooms taxonomy level: 
Understanding

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