They learn about precipitation and how scientists measure snow and rain. Teams then begin collecting daily data on precipitation, as well as on temperature and wind. Elaborate Graphing Class Weather Students organize and graph data from Class Weather Chart to find patterns in the weather. Elaborate Sudden Changes Students express their current ideas about thunderstorms. They read passages that describe several forms of severe weather, and compare their ideas with information from the readings.
Students then list safety rules for storms.
Describe things using appropriate senses Find patterns by answering questions about similarities and differences. Evaluate Weather Wise Students participate in a group activity in which they demonstrate their understanding of situations in which they would use senses vs. tools to find out about and describe the weather.