In order to meet this standard, it is expected that students will

• analyze and report data on temperature and precipitation (4.4 a)

• differentiate among the types of weather associated with high-pressure and low-pressure air masses (4.4 a)

• differentiate among cloud types (i.e., cirrus, stratus, cumulus, and cumulonimbus clouds) and the weather associated with each (4.4 a)

• use weather instruments (thermometer, barometer, rain gauge, anemometer) and observations of sky conditions to collect, record, and graph weather data over time; analyze results and determine patterns that may be used to make weather predictions (4.4 a)

• discuss the importance of monitoring weather data to make weather predictions (4.4 a)

• recognize a variety of storm types and the conditions and types of precipitation associated with each; explain when these storms occur (4.4 b)

• research and analyze the effects of extreme weather events on the environment (4.4 b)

• explain the difference between weather and climate and the effect climate has on an ecosystem (4.4 c).

To practice this skill, we wanted to provide scholars with several websites that include different games that focus on this particular skill. Most websites should not require sign-ups. If a sign-up is requires, you can choose to sign your scholar up or move on to the next available site. To access the practice games please click the buttons located below - this will take you to the designated site.