Kid Meteorologist

In this ZOOM-adapted video clip, a student explains how her interest in weather observation led her to volunteer at a local weather center so she could get practical experience with weather instruments and learn from a practicing meteorologist how forecasts are created.
Resource ID#: 4983 Type: Video/Audio/Animation
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Direct Link: http://pbslearningmedia.org/resource/ess05.sci.ess.watcyc.kidmeteor/kid-meteorologist/

General Information

Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 5
Intended Audience: Educators educators, Students
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Internet Connection, LCD Projector, Speakers/Headphones, Computer Media Player
Instructional Time: 2 Minute(s)
Keywords: meteorology, meteorologist, weather, wind, water, air pressure, precipitation, temperature, pattern, predict, observe, measure, barometric pressure, wind speed, forecast
Instructional Component Type(s): Video/Audio/Animation
Resource Collection: General Collection

Aligned Standards

This vetted resource aligns to concepts or skills in these benchmarks.

Aligned Access Points

This vetted resource aligns to concepts or skills in these access points.

SC.5.E.7.In.3
Identify elements that make up weather, including temperature, precipitation, and wind speed and direction.

SC.5.E.7.Su.3
Recognize elements of weather, including temperature, precipitation, and wind.

SC.5.E.7.Pa.3
Recognize the weather conditions including hot/cold and raining/not raining during the day.

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