Earth Science
Earth Systems, Structures, and Processes
5.E.1 Understand weather patterns and phenomena, making connections to the weather in a particular place and time.
5.E.1.2
Predict upcoming weather events from weather data collected through observation and measurements.
5.E.1.2
Students know that one can collect and compare weather data in order to predict the likelihood of a particular weather condition occurring.
Students know how to read basic weather instruments: thermometer, barometer, anemometer, wind vane, and rain gauge.
Students also can identify atmospheric conditions (presence and type of clouds [stratus, cirrus, cumulous], fronts) that are associated with predictable weather patterns.
Students can make basic weather predictions using these skills.
Vocabulary & Concepts
air pressure
low pressure system
high pressure system
thermometer
barometer
anemometer
wind vane
rain gauge
cloud formation & weather
cirrus clouds
cumulus clouds
stratus clouds
fronts
cold front
warm front
