Weather Super Bundle
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Description
This bundle includes 3 awesome units to support the study of weather. These units are aligned to NGSS standards, and also include many opportunity for students to integrade language arts with reading, writing, and presenting. These units are available separately, but you will save by purchasing all 3 in this bundle. Here's what's included in each unit:
Weather:
Activity 1: Making a Class Weather Station: Students make their own weather station then use it to keep a weather log.
Activity 2: Clouds: Students learn about the different types of clouds and how they are used to make weather predictions. They then use cotton balls to create the different types.
Activity 3: Making Frost: Students investigate how frost is made and participate in a hands-on activity.
Activity 4: Tornado In a Bottle: After discussion extreme weather, students make a tornado in a bottle and examine how objects are moved.
Activity 5: It’s so Humid! Students use a sponge and water to investigate humidity and saturation.
Activity 6: Weather Bingo: Students wrap up the unit by playing Weather Bingo. This serves as a great review of vocabulary. A supplemental thermometer reading practice is also included.
An optional post test and grading rubric are also included.
The Big Chill
This engaging cooperative activity includes simulating a real life scenario to investigate the impact of wind and water on temperature. Math activities such as thermometer reading practice and making bar graphs are integrated within this activity.
What is a Meteorologist?
Activity 1: What is A Meteorologist? This informational reading gives students a general idea of what a meteorologist does. Comprehension questions check for understanding.
Activity 2: Meteorologist Fast Facts: This sheet gives students some important information about a career in meteorology: salary, education, locations, and soft skills they would need.
Activity 3: Famous Meteorologist: Students focus on a local meteorologist from their community.
Activity 4: Meteorologist for A Day: This hands on activity puts students in the role of a meteorologist.
Activity 5: Career Review: Students reflect on the pros and cons of being a meteorologist.
Resources: A list of resources related to being a meteorologist is provided.
Weather PowerPoint:
This PowerPoint introduces key vocabulary and concepts around the earth science concepts of weather. Weather instruments, cloud types, severe weather and the job of a meteorologist are covered. At the end there is a concluding video that ties the concepts together. Opportunities for student participation and discussion are embedded throughout.
Notes for the teacher are included on every slide with suggestions on how to make the slides interactive. A notes page is included for students to complete throughout the PowerPoint or as an assessment.
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