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Weather Patterns Observations Notebook CFISD 2014 Weather Words What words do we use to describe the weather conditions outside? Use this page to record all the words you can think of that we use when we talk about the weather. Weather Patterns Observations Notebook CFISD 2014 1 Weather Patterns Observations Notebook CFISD 2014

Weather Patterns Observations Notebook CFISD 2014 Weather Symbols Choose a symbol that represents the weather conditions in the chart. Draw the symbol next to the weather condition it matches. You will use these symbols on the calendar to record your observations of the weather outside. Symbol Description Sunny Cloudy Partly Sunny Partly Cloudy Thunderstorms Rainy Snowy Windy ________ Weather Patterns Observations Notebook CFISD 2014 2

Weather Patterns Observations Notebook CFISD 2014 Tracking Temperature Color in the temperature each day for 2 weeks. Do you notice any patterns? Weather Patterns Observations Notebook CFISD 2014 3

Weather Tracking Calendar For 2 weeks at school, record your observations of the weather conditions outside. Each day, draw a symbol from your Weather Symbols Key page to represent the weather conditions you observe. You may also record the high and low temperatures for each day to look for patterns. month: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday High: Low: Weather Patterns Observations Notebook CFISD 2014 4

Graphing Weather Conditions Symbols of the Top 5 Weather Conditions Show the information from the calendar in the form of a graph. Look for the 5 weather symbols you recorded the most on your observation calendar. Draw them in the boxes on the bottom of this graph. Shade in the number of days you observed each of the 5 weather conditions. Weather Conditions Number of Days 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5  4    3  2  1 symbol Symbols of the Top 5 Weather Conditions 5 Weather Patterns Observations Notebook CFISD 2014

Use the data from the graph and analyze it. Data Analysis Use the data from the graph and analyze it. Create your own test question that asks about the number of days for each weather symbol you recorded on your tracking calendar and graph. Include answer choices and provide a correct answer. __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ A. B. C. D. Weather Patterns Observations Notebook CFISD 2014 6

Weather Tools Thermometer Wind Sock Wind Vane Rain Gauge We use many different tools to collect information about the weather. Record the name of each tool under the correct weather tool picture and description of how it is used. Word Bank: Thermometer Wind Sock Wind Vane Rain Gauge Measures the amount of rain that falls. Shows wind direction. Measures the temperature. Weather Patterns Observations Notebook CFISD 2014 7

Check the Temperature Thermometers measure temperature. Fahrenheit (°F) is the temperature scale we use when reading weather temperatures outside. Color the thermometers to match the temperature recorded below each one. Write the word that describes how that weather temperature would feel outside. Use the thermometer below to help you with describing words of different weather temperatures. Temperature: 30°F 70°F 105°F 100°F 90°F 80°F 70°F 60°F 50 °F 40°F 30°F 20°F 10°F 0°F cold nice warm hot Weather Patterns Observations Notebook CFISD 2014 8

Weather Choices: Clothes The weather conditions change with the seasons, but they can also change each day. Here in Houston, we may experience many different weather conditions all in one day. Draw a picture of the most appropriate clothes you would wear to be prepared for and comfortable in the weather conditions shown. Temperature: 30°F 75°F 65°F 100°F Weather Patterns Observations Notebook CFISD 2014 9

Weather Choices: Activities The weather conditions change with the seasons, but they can also change each day. Here in Houston, we may experience many different weather conditions all in one day. Draw a picture of the most appropriate activities you would do during the weather conditions shown. Temperature: 30°F 75°F 65°F 100°F Weather Patterns Observations Notebook CFISD 2014 10

Weather Patterns Observations Notebook CFISD 2014 Weather Reflection Write about your experiences observing and tracking weather data. Tell about what you learned and what was most interesting to you. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Weather Patterns Observations Notebook CFISD 2014 11