Weather Stations and Weather Forecasts: Can You Do It Yourself?
Grade Range
3rd
Group Size
3-5 students
Active Time
4 hours
Total Time
2-3 weeks
Area of Science
Weather & Atmosphere
Key Concepts
Weather, weather forecasting
Learning Objectives
- Can define and use the weather-related terms, variables, and instruments used in the lesson
- Can collect weather-related data and represent the data graphically
- Can explain how the weather is forecast using the method explained in this lesson
- Can explain at least one relationship between two weather-related variables
Credits
Sabine De Brabandere, PhD, Science Buddies
![]() OverviewHow do scientists know what the weather will be like in the future? In this fun weather lesson, students set up a weather station and collect data such as sky coverage, temperature, and rainfall. As they identify connections in their data, students will realize that these connections can help forecast what the weather will be like in the short-term future. The lesson culminates in students making and presenting a weather forecast for their fellow students.NGSS AlignmentThis lesson helps students prepare for these Next Generation Science Standards Performance Expectations:
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Grade Range
3rd
Group Size
3-5 students
Active Time
4 hours
Total Time
2-3 weeks
Area of Science
Weather & Atmosphere
Key Concepts
Weather, weather forecasting
Credits
Sabine De Brabandere, PhD, Science Buddies
Learning Objectives
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