Weather



 The Weather Unit

This is the home page to different lesson plans incorporated into various curriculums including math, social studies, art, drama, geography, music, physical education, reading and writing, and science.  It also includes props, trips and resources.  Each lesson is written in a lesson plan format with materials, vocabulary and follow up.  The lessons are geared toward children in the 2nd through the 4th grades.

Weather

Can Teach site including songs and poems about rain, snow, fog and other weather conditions.

Snow Activities

This site includes ideas for activities involving snow, including snow science, facts, art activities, online stories and recipes.

 ABC's of Acid Rain

This site discusses what acid rain is and how it effects various elements in our environment.  It is a useful resource for teachers as well as older students.

 April Themes

Stories, games, craft activities, songs and poems all centered on the weather.  These activited are geared toward children in preschool through 2nd grade.

Weather Curriculum

This site include curriculum ideas for various weather related lessons, including rain, clouds, hurricanes, storms and more.  Each lesson various upon the grade level that it is appropriate for, each is listed with the lesson.

What are Clouds?

Learn about clouds and how scientists measure them. There's also info on the water cycle, including evaporation, precipitation, and even evapotranspiration.  Also have great pictures of the different cloud formations, and two activities that are appropriate for grades 4th through 6th.

El Nino

This site gives information about the El Nino phenomenon, past occurances and how they effect the weather.  This is a useful site for teachers and older students.

 Forces of Nature

This ThinkQuest site provides real-life glimpses into natural disasters. You can see news clips and photos of floods, hurricanes, windstorms, and more. Also in Spanish.  Has online quiz, activities and games.  Geared toward grades 4th through 6th.

 BrainPOP - Weather

Watch cartoons, take quizzes, and try experiments to learn about weather and related topics such as the water cycle, wind, and more. This site is geared toward children in grades 2nd through 5th.

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