Earth Science · Weather Patterns
Weather & Seasons: Patterns We Can Observe
Read simple weather graphs and compare seasons to find patterns in temperature, clouds, rain, snow, and wind while remembering that daily weather can still vary.
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Weather & Seasons: Patterns We Can Observe
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Lesson overview
What students will learn
- Read a simple weather picture graph or tally chart and describe a pattern over time.
- Compare two seasons using at least two weather features such as warmer/cooler conditions, precipitation, clouds, or wind.
Key science ideas
- Weather can include temperature, clouds, wind, rain, and snow.
- Weather can change from day to day.
- When we collect many observations, we can notice patterns over time.
Lesson at a glance
- Grade 2
- 40 min
- ~8 min prep
- 5 materials
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- Lesson Plan
- Investigation
- Teacher Slides
- Printable Worksheet
- Teacher Answer Key
- Interactive Activity
- Vocabulary