Weather Instruments

Grade 545 min

aligned to Students Are Expected To Obtain, Evaluate, And Communicate Data That Describe Characteristics Of Air Masses, Including Temperature, Pressure, And Humidity. This Involves Interpreting Weather Maps, Diagrams, Radar Images, And Computer Simulations To Understand And Predict Weather Patterns.​ additionally, Students Should Be Able To Construct Explanations Of How Air Pressure, Weather Fronts, And Air Masses Are Related To Weather Events. They Are Also Encouraged To Design Solutions To Mitigate The Impact Of Severe Weather, Such As Developing Storm Shelters, Creating Action Plans, And Utilizing Weather Monitoring Tools.​

Learning Objective

I can explain how different weather instruments help us collect data to understand and predict weather patterns.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

5 min

Weather Instruments

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Practice

14 min

7 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Describe how a thermometer helps us understand and predict weather patterns. Describe how a barometer helps us understand and predict weather patterns.

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