What's the Weather?
In this 6 week course, students will create their own backyard weather station to better understand what causes changes in weather and how to make their own forecasts.
Sam Uber
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What's included
6 live meetings
5 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
Students will learn by building their own weather station that includes a barometer, wind vane, thermometer, and rain gauge. There will also be engaging lectures, short videos, group discussions, worksheets and a review jeopardy game to help the students better grasp the information. Day 1 - Essential background knowledge on weather. Day 2 - Topic is Wind! Review previously learned concepts and begin building the wind vane. Day 3 - Topic is Air Pressure! Review previously learned concepts, discuss results, and begin building the barometer. Day 4- Topic is Temperature! Review previously learned concepts, discuss results, begin building the thermometer. Day 5 - Topic is Precipitation! Review previously learned concepts, discuss results, begin building the rain gauge. Day 6 - Topic is Weather Forecasting! Create a weather forecast for the rest of the day based on data from weather station. Play review Jeopardy! Each class will be highly engaging with fun warm up activities, small group interactions, slide shows, as well as hands-on building of the weather station!
Learning Goals
Students will observe and make predictions about the weather using their senses and observing the clouds.
They will describe the relation between weather patterns and wind speed, air pressure, temperature, and precipitation and make a weather forecast based on sensory observations, cloud characteristics, and collected weather data.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Depending on the week, the learner may be asked to use scissors, a glass jar, rubbing alcohol or a thermometer (optional).
Supply List
Please make sure you have the following supplies for each week. They are typically household items and inexpensive. Email me for possible material alternatives and together we will come up with a creative solution. Weather Tool Day 2: Wind Vane card stock, pencil with eraser, pencils and markers, straight pen, scissors, small piece of modeling clay, hot glue, plastic straw, compass, piece of cardboard Weather Tool Day 3: Barometer 2-liter plastic bottle, food coloring, clear plastic cup, water, marker Weather Tool Day 4: Thermometer Modeling clay, red food coloring, water, clear straw, rubbing alcohol, 11 ounce narrow-neck, clear plastic bottle, thermometer (optional) Weather Tool Day 5: Rain Gauge wide glass, masking tape, straight, thin jar (a graduated cylinder works best), water, ruler
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Utah Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
I currently hold a Level 2 Professional Teaching License for the state of Utah. I teach a variety of classes that are appropriate for elementary through middle school students. My favorite classes to teach are related to math and science. I have two years of outdoor/environmental education in the field and have taught in the classroom for over 17 years. I have taught many age groups, ranging from 2nd grade all the way to 9th grade (7 years as an elementary teacher, teaching all subjects as well as 8 years teaching middle school math and science). My goal as an educator is to create engaging, hands-on lessons that are full of discovery and discussion. Content is important, but the ability to problem solve and think for ourselves is also an important component of my lessons. I have lived and taught in four different countries: the U.S., Ecuador, Venezuela and Mexico. I obviously love to travel and feel the best way to learn is through new experiences. I also enjoy playing the guitar, surfing, snowboarding, backpacking in the wilderness and spending time with close friends.Reviews
Live Group Class
$20
weekly or $120 for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
55 min
Completed by 8 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
3-15 learners per class
