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Lesson Plan
Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education, Stevens Institute of Technology

Ciese: Weather Scope: An Investigative Study of Weather and Climate

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The activities in this comprehensive weather unit are designed for Grade 6 and up. Students will use real time data from around the world to conduct an investigation about weather and climate.
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Activity
Other

California Energy Commission: Science Projects: Make an Anemometer

For Students 3rd - 8th
Nice brief description of this wind speed device and the directions to make your own.
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Handout
Weather Wiz Kids

Weather Wiz Kids: Weather Instruments

For Students Pre-K - 1st
From anemometers to weather satellites this resource identifies several tools used in measuring or forecasting the weather.
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Lesson Plan
Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education, Stevens Institute of Technology

Ciese: Wonderful World of Weather Project

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
If you're studying the weather, this is an excellent project for young scholars to develop their understanding of how weather is measured. They will use real time data from their location as well as from around the world to learn about...
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Handout
National Earth Science Teachers Association

Windows to the Universe: Weather Instruments

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A short article providing a break down of instruments used for predicting the weather.
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Website
Weather Wiz Kids

Weather Wiz Kids: Weather Forecasting

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This comprehensive website is all about weather including forecasting, weather symbols, lesson plans, types of weather, causes of various kinds of severe weather, weather safety, and more. Check out the links down the left side.
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Handout
Other

Bright Hub: Types of Weather Instruments

For Students 9th - 10th
There are a number of types of weather instruments located on the grounds of a weather station and used by meteorologists to predict the weather. These include the instruments that have been on the go for over a century with only the...
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Handout
Other

Bright Hub: Technology Used to Collect Weather Data

For Students 9th - 10th
Technology used to collect weather data employs a number of devices such as satellites and weather balloons to perform a very important function to our daily living; forecasting the weather.
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Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: Interpreting Barometric Pressure Readings

For Students 6th - 8th
Explains how to read a barometer and interpret its meaning, as well as how the barometer was invented.
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Activity
Science Struck

Science Struck: How to Make a Wind Vane in 5 Easy Steps

For Students 4th - 8th
Explains how to make and install a weather vane using simple materials. Includes illustrations.
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Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: A Layman's Guide to How a Sling Psychrometer Works

For Students 9th - 10th
A sling psychrometer is used to measure humidity levels. Read about its history, how it works, its design, and how to use it. Includes a relative humidity table.
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Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: History and Working Principle of the Anemometer

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what an anemometer is used for and the different models that have been developed since it was first invented.
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Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: Barometer Units

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains the different measurement units that are used in barometers and provides conversion tables.
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Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: Types of Rain Gauges

For Students 4th - 8th
Read about two types of rain gauges and how they work.
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Handout
Other

Weather Questions: How Do Weather Satellites Work?

For Students 9th - 10th
An article referencing the way weather satellites function.