๐ What is Weather?
Weather is what's happening outside right now! It could be sunny, rainy, windy, or snowy. It's how the air feels and looks in a certain place at a certain time. Just like you wear different clothes depending on the weather, the weather is always changing!
๐ฆ๏ธ Key Weather Definitions for Grade 2
- โ๏ธ Temperature: How hot or cold something is. We use a thermometer to measure temperature. If the thermometer says it's high, it's hot! If it's low, it's cold!
- ๐ง๏ธ Precipitation: Water falling from the sky! This includes rain, snow, sleet, and hail. Think of it as the sky giving us a drink.
- ๐จ Wind: Moving air. Wind can be gentle like a breeze, or strong like a gust. We can feel the wind blowing our hair!
- โ๏ธ Clouds: Collections of tiny water droplets or ice crystals in the sky. Clouds can be fluffy, dark, or wispy. They can even bring rain!
- ๐ก๏ธ Humidity: The amount of water vapor in the air. When it's humid, the air feels sticky and it's harder to cool down. Think of it like the air is sweating!
- ๐ Forecast: A prediction of what the weather will be like in the future. Weather forecasters use special tools to help them make their predictions. It helps us plan our day!
๐ Weather All Around Us
Weather isn't just about what's happening outside your window. Different places around the world have different kinds of weather! Some places are always hot and sunny, while others are cold and snowy. Even the same place can have different weather during different seasons.
๐งช Fun Weather Experiment
Make a Cloud in a Jar!
You'll need a glass jar, hot water, hairspray, and ice.
- Pour hot water into the jar (about 1 inch).
- Quickly spray a little hairspray into the jar.
- Place the lid upside down on top of the jar and fill it with ice.
- Watch as a cloud forms inside the jar!
This shows how warm air, water, and tiny particles (like the hairspray) can come together to make a cloud!
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Why is Understanding Weather Important?
Understanding weather helps us stay safe and comfortable. It helps us know what to wear, whether to bring an umbrella, and if there might be any dangerous weather coming. Weather affects what we do every single day!