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Elementary Weather Science: You Can Be a Meteorologist!

Completed by 9 learners
Ages 7-10
Live Group Course
In this live class, young learners will dive into the world of weather science! Designed for students eager to understand the conditions and scenarios that influence weather patterns and to create their own tools for for measuring weather.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(175 reviews)
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Live video meetings
1x per week, 4 weeks
1-8 learners per class
45 min

What's included

4 live meetings
3 in-class hours
Mastery Evaluation
1 hour per week. included
Assessment
Informal assessment though games and activities
Grading
Certificate of Completion provided at the end of the course.

Class Experience

US Grade 2 - 4
Beginner - Intermediate Level
In this engaging four-week weather course, students will explore how the Sun interacts with Earth's atmosphere to create various weather conditions. Classes will be conducted using NearPod interactive slides and will include discussions, games, and hands-on activities.
Week 1: We will begin by examining how the Sun's energy powers the water cycle, leading to precipitation. Students will create a model using common household materials to visualize this process.
Week 2: Students will learn about different forms of precipitation and will create their own rain gauge and/or snow gauge. A fun Kahoot game will be used to assess their understanding of the material. 
Week 3: The focus will shift to how the Sun generates wind through the heating and cooling of the atmosphere. Students will construct wind vanes and anemometers to measure wind in their area, and they will explore live weather data from the National Weather Service.
 Week 4: We will conclude by learning about pressure systems and jet streams, analyzing weather maps, and understanding how these maps assist meteorologists in predicting future weather conditions. Throughout the course, each student will maintain a weather journal documenting conditions in their area, which we will share at the beginning of each class. The final activity will be an interactive game to assess the knowledge gained throughout the course. This course provides a comprehensive understanding of weather patterns and phenomena, making it ideal for young learners interested in meteorology and environmental science."

Learning Goals

Students will understand how the Sun and the Water Cycle affect weather conditions on Earth.  They will explore different forms of precipitation and make their own weather tools to gather data at their homes.

Syllabus

Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
Standards
Aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
4 Lessons
over 4 Weeks
Lesson 1:
The Sun and the Water Cycle
 The lesson focus is on the steps of the water cycle and how water moves through the atmosphere.  Students will create a Water Cycle in a Bag, and learn key vocabulary to begin the unit. 
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
What is Precipitation?
 Students will learn the four forms of precipitation and which weather conditions determine which one falls.  The hands on project this week is to make a rain gauge. They will also begin keeping a weather journal. 
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
The Sun and the Wind
 After discussing the weather journal students worked on, they will learn how the Sun affects wind on Earth.  The hands on project this week will be creating wind vanes and anemometers. Students will continue with their weather journals. 
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Weather Maps
 The class will explore how meteorologists use the weather data gathered to create weather maps. They will learn what the symbols on weather maps mean, then make a weather map using real time data. 
45 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Supply List
A complete list of materials may be found at - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wYbafmCoIclqcS4JEXRjDIIYjZLcGrXB/view?usp=sharing
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:

Meet the teacher

4.9
175reviews
Star Educator
Profile
Teacher expertise and credentials
Texas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Master's Degree from Grand Canyon University
I have 26 years of experience in public education as an elementary science and math teacher, a Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction, and 10 years experience as an Instructional Coach in elementary science and math.

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