What's the Weather?
In this 2 week, 6 session summer camp, students will create their own 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 in-class hoursClass Experience
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 - Review previously learned concepts and begin building the wind vane. Day 3 - Review previously learned concepts, discuss results, and begin building the barometer. Day 4- Review previously learned concepts, discuss results, begin building the thermometer. Day 5 - Review previously learned concepts, discuss results, begin building the rain gauge. Day 6 - 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
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 Week 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 Week 3: Barometer 2-liter plastic bottle, food coloring, clear plastic cup, water, marker Weather Tool Week 4: Thermometer Modeling clay, red food coloring, water, clear straw, rubbing alcohol, 11 ounce narrow-neck, clear plastic bottle, thermometer (optional) Weather Tool Week 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
$72
for 6 classes3x per week, 2 weeks
50 min
Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
3-15 learners per class
