📚 Topic Summary
A weather chart is a simple way to keep track of the weather each day. By observing things like temperature, cloud types, and precipitation (rain, snow, etc.), you can record what you see on your chart. This helps you notice patterns and learn about the weather in your area. Making a weather chart is a fun activity and a great way to learn about science!
🌡️ Part A: Vocabulary
Match the word to its definition:
- Precipitation
- Temperature
- Cloud
- Weather
- Forecast
Match to:
- A prediction about future weather conditions.
- Water falling from the sky as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.
- The degree of hotness or coldness of something.
- The condition of the atmosphere at a particular time and place.
- A visible mass of condensed water vapor floating in the atmosphere.
📝 Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Use the words sunny, rainy, windy, and cloudy to fill in the blanks.
Today the weather is _____. The sky is full of clouds, and it might start to _____. If it gets _____, hold on to your hat! If the sun is out it will be _____. Knowing these conditions helps you understand your ______ chart.
🤔 Part C: Critical Thinking
Why is it important to keep track of the weather? What are some things you can learn from your weather chart?