How's the Weather?

Discover how air temperature, air pressure, humidity, wind, and precipitation determine the weather in a particular place and time as you complete this interactive tutorial.
Resource ID#: 121033 Type: Original Student Tutorial
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Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 5
Intended Audience: Students
Keywords: weather, weather instruments, precipitation, humidity, air pressure, barometric pressure, barometer, hygrometer, temperature, wind, wind speed, anemometer, wind direction, weather map, low pressure, high pressure, elements of weather, factors of weather, hail, snow, rain, sleet, freezing rain, interactive, tutorials, elearning, e-learning
Instructional Component Type(s): Original Student Tutorial
Resource Collection: Original Student Tutorials Science - Grades K-8

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