Primus Science: Earth Science Meteorology & Weather + Labs - Secondary Grades

Learn all about the weather in this course. We will study the atmosphere. We will learn how weather works around the world and how geography affects our weather. We will explore the water cycle and precipitation. We will learn about barometric pressure, temperature, humidity, and wind. We will make weather observations and chart our local weather during the course. We will explore extreme weather including hurricanes, cyclones, thunderstorms, and tornados.

We will complete projects including making a thermometer, a windsock, a barometer, and a rain gauge.  Please make sure you have the supplies listed below for the daily project. 

This class is part of the Primus Science (TM) Complete Science Course Curriculum. All Primus Science classes include interactive, online live classes on Outschool with daily hands-on labs & projects, plus OPTIONAL worksheets and quizzes perfect for Homeschool.  Other classes in the Primus Science Earth Science Curriculum include Astronomy and Earth Structure. Primus Science also has Physical Science and Life Science classes for your complete science curriculum needs.

Classes are interactive with models, illustrations, and videos.
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Day 1: Introduction to Weather and the Atmosphere / We will make a Weather Journal
Day 2: The Water Cycle and Precipitation/ Make a Rain Gauge
Day 3: Air Pressure and Fronts / We will make a Barometer 
Day 4: Wind and Clouds / We will make a Wind Sock
Day 5: Extreme Weather/ We will do a Condensation Experiment

Supplies for the Daily Projects. 
- Please have the supplies ready prior to the class. The student will not be able to complete the Daily Project without the supplies.
- *Please view the video on the class page (available after you have registered for the class) for instructions on how to prep the supplies for Days 2,3, & 4.

Day 1: Two pieces of construction paper and items to decorate a journal (markers, paints, crayons, cotton balls, etc.) and 10 copies of the Weather Journal Printout, stapler or string
Day 2: One 2-liter soda bottle with the top five inches cut off*. We will need BOTH parts of the cut bottle. (Please have an adult cut the bottle for you and have it ready for the class. We will NOT be cutting the bottle during the class.) Marbles or stones, Permanent Marker, Duck Tape or Clear Packing Tape, 2 cups of water, and a  Ruler.
Day 3: Glass jar or open can (please make sure to sand off the sharp edges*), a large round balloon ( the balloon will be cut and have to fit over the top of the jar or can), rubber bands (that fit over the jar opening), tape, a disposable straw, a piece of cardboard 10 x 14 inches, & a marker
Day 4: Plastic sour cream, large yogurt, or takeaway food container (please cut off a two-inch solid ring from the top of the container)*  a plastic grocery bag, clear packing tape or masking tape, pencil, and string.
Day 5: Glass jar, plate to put on top of the glass jar, 1 cup of HOT water (have the water ready halfway through the class), ice cubes or a frozen ice pack

* Please see the video on the class page for instructions on the preparation of each class project.

If you have a child with special needs, please contact me prior to the start of class so we can discuss any needed accommodations.