Outdoor Education Program : Weather

Weather or Not!
Wouldn't you like to make a cloud? How would you like to explore the factors that contribute to distinct microclimates and formulate a scientific prediction for the next day's weather - just like a real meteorologist? In this program, your students will learn how to construct and use a variety of homemade weather instruments including a hygrometer, a barometer and a nephoscope. Students will also investigate how animals deal with challenging weather conditions and search for effective shelter spots. An interactive and engaging program with plenty of follow up ideas.
Grades 5 (This program can be modified to suit any grade)

Earth and Space Systems - Weather
5s105	demonstrate an understanding of the major climatic factors and patterns associated with weather;
5s106	investigate the major climatic factors associated with weather, and design, construct, and test a variety of instruments for recording various features of the weather;
5s111	explain the formation of clouds and the effects of different cloud formations on weather and climate (e.g., create a model of a cloud in a jar and relate it to the water cycle; describe the relationship between the formation of cumulonimbus clouds and thunderstorms);
5s112	describe the water cycle in terms of evaporation, condensation, and precipitation;
5s113	identify patterns in air movement (e.g., low pressure and high pressure);
5s114	describe the ways in which energy from the sun affects weather conditions (e.g., evaporation of water results in condensation, which in turn results in precipitation);
5s117	design, construct, and test a variety of weather instruments (e.g., weather vane, anemometer, rain gauge, wind sock, hygrometer);

Weather or Not!