Weather
Webquest
for Fourth Graders
Weather
Webquest
for Fourth Graders
Introduction:
Jackson Elementary School
is looking for a team of 4th grade meteorologists who will share information
about about 4 types of weather disasters. Your job as a meteorologist is to gather
information about 4 weather diasters.
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 research and take notes on weather topics to become informed meteorologists.
2. You will create a Powerpoint weather presentation using weather data that you have gathered using pre-selected websites and video clips.
4. You will learn about the severe storms that occur in the United States including hurricanes, tornadoes, blizzards, thunderstorms and storms. Students will also learn how to be prepared for extreme weather.
3. You will be sharing your presentations with other students in fourth grade.
Websites For Fourth Graders
All Different Weather Conditions
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 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 computer teacher. Students will self and peer evaluate their work. In addition, a weather rubric will used to assess your Powerpoint presentation.