Find locations of states and capital cities by writing the corresponding alphabet in the spot where each capital city in each state would be found on the map. Next have students identify by labeling major rivers, lakes and oceans correctly on the map. Point out to students that our weather map will show a weather network because there are several weather stations reporting. However it could be improved by adding more stations. Also point out that collection of data is essential, the more data collected, the more accurate the results.
Evaluation Use the weather symbols they have learned to write coded weather messages to each other.