Earth Science · Weather & Climate
Weather vs. Climate: Finding Patterns in Data
Read tables, pictographs, and bar graphs to find seasonal weather patterns. Then use long-term information to compare climates in two regions.
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Weather vs. Climate: Finding Patterns in Data
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Lesson overview
What students will learn
- I can use a table, pictograph, or bar graph to describe a typical seasonal weather pattern.
- I can explain the difference between weather at one time and climate patterns over many years.
Key science ideas
- Weather describes conditions at a particular time and place.
- Scientists record temperature, precipitation, wind, and other weather data over time.
- Tables, pictographs, and bar graphs can help reveal seasonal patterns.
Lesson at a glance
- Grade 3
- 45 min
- ~10 min prep
- 3-ESS2-1 · 3-ESS2-2
- 6 materials
What’s included
- Lesson Plan
- Investigation
- Teacher Slides
- Printable Worksheet
- Teacher Answer Key
- Interactive Activity
- Vocabulary