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What's the Weather?
Sam Uber
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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.
Class 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...
- 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.
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
Depending on the week, the learner may be asked to use scissors, a glass jar, rubbing alcohol or a thermometer (optional).
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...
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
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