Weather Around the World

What are we doing?

We are collecting weather data from 30 cities around the world for a 30-day period. After data is collected, we will share the data in charts and graphs, and make some determinations about the climate in these areas of the world.

Each team of students is in charge of logging data for six cities. Students are using Weather Bug and Google Earth to collect data and survey the climate, and logging average daily temperature, precipitation, and wind speed in a collaborative document. At the end of the collection period, students will decide the best manner (chart, graph) to display the data. Students can then make determinations about the climate of the region.

What will we find out?

Some essential questions we will be thinking about during this unit:

  • What type of weather is expected during a particular season?
  • What is the climate in a particular region?
  • What are some potential weather hazards in the region, and what can humans do to reduce the impact of these weather hazards?

What standards will we address?

3rd Grade Next Generation Science Standards:

  • 3-ESS2-1. Represent data in tables and graphical displays to describe typical weather conditions expected during a particular season.
  • 3-ESS2-2. Obtain and combine information to describe climates in different regions of the world.
  • 3-ESS3-1. Make a claim about the merit of a design solution that reduces the impacts of a weather-related hazard.

How will we share what we've learned?

Each team will present their data in a visual and written format to be published in a class e-book or other public mode.