Weather Watch Lab
Be a weather scientist! Learn to observe and record daily weather.
📖 Learn
Scientists look at the sky every day to see what the weather is doing. You can be a weather watcher too!
🔬 What Weather Scientists Do
- Look outside - Is it sunny ☀️, cloudy ☁️, or rainy 🌧️?
- Feel the air - Is it hot, warm, cool, or cold?
- Watch for wind - Are trees moving? 💨
- Write it down - Record what you see each day!
Weather Symbols to Know
☀️ Sunny - The sun is shining bright!
⛅ Partly Cloudy - Sun with some clouds
☁️ Cloudy - Lots of clouds, no sun
🌧️ Rainy - Water falls from clouds
⛈️ Stormy - Rain with thunder and lightning
❄️ Snowy - White snow falls down
💨 Windy - Air is moving fast
💡 Examples
Let's practice being weather watchers!
Example 1: Morning Weather Check
Maya looked outside in the morning. She saw:
- The sun was shining
- No clouds in the sky
- The flag was not moving
Maya's weather report: ☀️ Sunny and calm (no wind)
Example 2: Afternoon Weather Check
Later, the sky changed. Now Maya saw:
- Gray clouds covered the sun
- Raindrops started falling
- Trees were swaying
Maya's weather report: 🌧️💨 Rainy and windy
✏️ Practice
Answer these questions about weather watching. Circle or say your answer!
1. Which symbol shows a sunny day?
A) ☁️ B) ☀️ C) 🌧️
2. Look outside right now! What do you see in the sky?
A) Sun ☀️ B) Clouds ☁️ C) Both ⛅
3. If leaves are blowing around, what does that tell you?
A) It is windy 💨 B) It is sunny ☀️ C) It is snowing ❄️
4. Which symbol means rain is falling?
A) ❄️ B) ☀️ C) 🌧️
5. When do scientists check the weather?
A) Only on Mondays B) Every day C) Only when it rains
6. Draw what you see outside today! Use weather symbols.
Draw here: ________________
7. How can you tell if it is cold outside without going out?
A) Look for frost or snow B) See if sun is out C) Count the clouds
8. Which symbol shows a storm with thunder?
A) ☁️ B) ⛈️ C) ⛅
9. If you need an umbrella, the weather is probably:
A) Sunny ☀️ B) Rainy 🌧️ C) Snowy ❄️
10. What should you do FIRST when checking the weather?
A) Write it down B) Look outside C) Tell a friend
✅ Check Your Understanding
Can you do these weather watcher tasks?
- ☐ I can look outside and see what the weather is
- ☐ I can use weather symbols (☀️ ☁️ 🌧️ ❄️ 💨)
- ☐ I can tell if it is windy by watching trees or flags
- ☐ I can describe the weather using words
🚀 Next Steps
- Check the weather every day this week!
- Draw the weather symbol for each day
- Move on to the next lesson to learn about weather charts