1. Why do we need to know about weather? Weather Ways ~ Vivian Couled Whatever the weather we have it each day. It's hot, or it's cold, or it's sunny, or gray. It's blowy, or snowy, or rainy, or clear. There's SOME kind of weather each day of the year.

2. We need to know how to dress The mid-western states experience all different types of weather and it can change quickly. Watching the weather ahead of time prepares us for rain, storms, snow, hot and cold weather among many other things. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b18T Dfk5Ppw

3. Winter is the coldest of all months so it is important to… Dress in layers Wear heavy socks Cover your head and ears with a hat and scarf Keep your hands warm with mittens or gloves

4. Spring weather can change every day It may rain, sleet or storm so taking an umbrella or raincoat is a good idea We have to prepare for wind too! It’s a good idea to have a jacket handy. We start to wear shorts and flip-flops on warm days!

5. Majority of the summer is bright and sunny. With lots of hot/humidity air. The summer season also brings more bugs. When dressing for the summer, less clothes is better.

6. Fall weather brings nippy and chilly weather. Wear lots of jackets. Somewhat rainy Leaves are falling from trees, and the color of the leaves are changing.

7. http://www.midwestweekends.com/plan_a_trip/outdoors_recre ation/winter_play/warm_winter_clothes.html http://www.midwestweekends.com/plan_a_trip/outdoors_recre ation/winter_play/warm_winter_clothes.html http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b18TDfk5Ppw http://www.tooter4kids.com/weather/weatherpoems.htm http://www.weatherwizkids.com/weather-climate.htm http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVuKr5y9AbY Resources