Weather
Webquest
for Second and Fourth Graders
Weather
Webquest
for Second and Fourth Graders
Introduction:
Cantiague Elementary School needs 2nd and 4th grade meteorologists. Your job
as a meteorologist involves observing and gathering information about the wind
and the water in our atmosphere. You will use meteorological tools such as thermometers,
anemometers, wind vanes, and rain gauges to measure your observations. You will
record the daily and weekly weather patterns for Cantiague Elementary School.
You will learn how temperature, air pressure, water and wind interact with each
other.
The Task For Second Graders Is:
You will be creating a powerpoint presentation to learn about weather. . Each student will gather information in both the computer and science lab. You will be creating a 6 slide Powerpoint presentation which will explain:
Your information will be recorded on a data collection sheet which will be given to you at the start of the project and used in both computer and science labs.
The Task For Fourth Graders Is:
You will be assigned a weather topic from the below listed severe weather conditions. You will gather information in the computer lab using the below websites. You will be creating a 6 slide Powerpoint Presentation. You will include a description, the causes, the effects, and how to prepare for the severe weather conditions listed below:
Your information will be recorded on a data collection sheet which will be given to you at the start of the project and used in both computer and science labs.
The Process:
1. You will be researching and taking notes on weather topics to become informed meteorologists.
2. You will be assigned one severe weather condition to create a 7 slide Powerpoint weather presentation. You will be using weather data that you have gathered using pre-selected websites and video clips.
3. Second graders will learn about the 3 parts of the water cycle, the 3 cloud types, 3 types of precipation, wind speed and wind direction.
4. Fourth graders will learn about the normal weather patterns of our area, and also severe storms that occur in the United States including hurricanes, tornadoes, blizzards, floods, and thunderstorms. Students will also learn how to be prepared for extreme weather.
3. You will be sharing your presentations with other students in second and fourth grade.
Websites For Second Graders
Websites For Fourth Graders
All Different Weather Conditions
Discovery Education Video Clips For Second Graders
Weather Patterns
What is the Water Cycle?
A Look at Wind
Types of Clouds
The Water Cycle
Clouds, Weather, and Life
Discovery Education Video Clips For Fourth Graders
Weather : Changes and Measurement
Severe Weather Safety: Watch for the Warning
Understanding Weather
Earth Science for Students; What is Weather?
Weather Smart: Tornadoes
Weather Smart: Winter and Snow
Weather Smart: Hurricanes
Weather Smart: Thunderstorms
Weather Smart: Forecasting and Weather Instruments
Hand-On Weather: Part 02: More Weather Experiments
Brainpop Weather Videos Clips For Second Graders
Learn About Water Cycle
Learn About the Seasons
Learn About Winter
Learn About Fall
Brainpop Weather Videos Clips For Fourth Graders
Weather - What's Stirring Up There?
Natural Disasters - Sometimes Bad Things Happen
Climate Types - The Weather Outside Your Window Is Only Part Of The Story
Tornadoes - Twist and Shout
Hurricanes - Nature's Fury Unleased
Floods - Water, Water, Everywhere
Water Cycle - Water, Water, Everywhere
Clouds - Look At Them From Both Sides
Snowflakes - Learn Why No Two Are Alike
Avalanches - Look Out Below
Temperature - Is It Hot In Here Or Is It Just Me?
Global Warming - The World Is Heating Up!
Wind - Can You See The WInd?
Wind Energy - Energy That's Blowin' In The Wind
Thunderstorms - Boom, Crackle
Evaluation
The information you have recorded on a data collection sheet will be evaluated by both computer and science lab teachers. Students will self and peer evaluate their work. In addition, a weather rubric will used to assess your Powerpoint presentation.