Nose up high in the sky - Observing and measuring weather conditions | Teach with space PR48
In brief
In this set of activities, pupils will learn how their senses can be used to describe weather conditions. Pupils will also build a small meteorological station and take weather measurements of rain, wind speed and air temperature. They will learn that scientists need to have access to reliable instruments to make precise weather forecasting.
In-depth
Languages: English, Czech, Danish, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Polish, Romanian, Spanish
Subjects: Geography, Mathematics, Science
Age range: 8 – 10 years old
Keywords: Geography, Mathematics, Science, Weather, Weather observations, Wind, Air Temperature, Rain
Learning Objectives:
- Identify the weather elements (wind, temperature, precipitation).
- Observe and record weather conditions.
- Identify local weather processes.
- Learn that satellites, computers and scientific instruments are used to make weather forecasts.
- Learn how to take weather measurements.
- Represent and interpret data.
This classroom resource is part of a set of resources developed by ESA’s Education Office in collaboration with ESEROs to support the Climate Detectives project.