Weather

Academic Content Standards  – Science – 4th grade- Earth System

Describe weather by measurable quantities such as temperature, wind direction, wind speed, precipitation and barometric pressur

Record local weather information on a calendar or map and describe changes over a period of time (e.g., barometric pressure, temperature, precipitation symbols and cloud conditions). 

Trace how weather patterns generally move from west to east in the United States.

 Describe the weather which accompanies cumulus, cumulonimbus, cirrus and stratus clouds.

Subject Headings – climatology, meteorology, weather, weather forecasting

Dewey Decimal/Call Number – 513, 551.5, 551.6

Resources – Children’s Books

513    Walsh, Kieran. Weather Math. Vero Beach, Fla.: Rourke Pub., 2004. Explains how math is used in several aspects of meteorology and presents example equations including average annual temperature, precipitation, and wind.

551.5   Allaby, Michael. The World's Weather. Milwaukee, WI: Gareth Stevens Pub., 2002. Discusses various aspects of weather, such as sun, wind, rain and snow, hurricanes and tornadoes, as well as forecasting, the use of satellites,   and pollution.

551.5   Branley, Franklyn Mansfield. It's raining cats and dogs : all kinds of weather and why we have it.  Boston : Houghton Mifflin, 1987. Discusses various weather phenomena, including rain, hail, smog, snow, lightning, hurricanes, and tornadoes.

551.5   Cosgrove, Brian. Weather. New York, N.Y.: DK Pub., 2004. Presents a photographic introduction to weather, examining the science of weather,           forecasting, and different weather phenomena, discussing the weather of   various environments, and looking at extreme weather.

551.5  Dispezio, Michael A. Weather mania: discovering what's up and what's    coming down. New York : Sterling Pub. Co., 2002.Discusses air pressure,  temperature, humidity, dew point, rain, wind, lightning, thunder, tornadoes,  hurricanes, and other weather-related topics.

551.5  Elsom, Derek M.  Weather explained: a beginner's guide to the elements. New York : Henry Holt, 1997. An introduction to weather and meteorology, discussing such topics as wind patterns, cloud formation, flash floods,   thunderstorms, and changes in climate.

551.5 Farndon, John. Weather. New York : Dorling Kindersley, 1992.  Discusses such elements of weather as clouds, wet air, frost, ice, wind, and air pressure. Includes some projects.

551.5  Hewitt, Sally. Weather. New York : Children's Press, 2000, c1999. Explains the causes of changes in the weather, discussing such phenomena as   sunshine, clouds, rain, snow, and storms and how they are observed and predicted..

551.5   Kahl, Jonathan D. The National Audubon Society First Field Guide: Weather. New York: Scholastic, 1998. Provides an overview of various weather conditions, how they develop, and how they are studied.

551.5   Kerrod, Robin. Weather.  Milwaukee : G. Stevens Publishing, 1998. Discusses such aspects of weather as wind, rainbows, and climate and presents a variety of   experiments and other activities involving the weather.

551.5  Lauw, Darlene.  Weather.  New York, NY : Crabtree Pub., 2003. Introduces   concepts related to weather through various activities and projects.

551.5  Lye, Keith.  The Weather Atlas.  Philadelphia : Running Press, 2001. An    introduction to weather and climate around the world, using text, illustrations,  and maps to explain the natural forces that create the different weather conditions.

551.5  Mack, Lorrie.  Weather. New York : DK Pub., 2004 Presents a photographic  exploration of weather, explaining what weather is; discussing the seasons and the power of the sun; looking at various weather phenomena, such as clouds, rain, wind, and snow; and including information on extreme weather, and forecasting.

551.5  O’Hare, Ted. Studying Weather. Vero Beach, Fla : Rourke Publishing, 2003. Describes and presents color photos of the different types of equipment for studying and predicting the weather. Includes:Studying weather, Studying climate, Meteorologists, Measuring weather, Weather stations, Weather          instruments, Weather maps, Weather forecasters, Why study weather?

551.5  Oliver, Clare. 100 things you should know about weather.  Broomall, PA:   Mason Crest Publishing, 2003. Presents one hundred facts about weather, covering seasons, clouds and rain, weather myths, and other topics, and includes illustrations, puzzles, quizzes, and projects.

551.5  Pipe, Jim. Weather. Mankato, Minn: Stargazer Books, 2005. Presents a study of the weather and the various climates around the world,       the sun's influence on weather and seasons, the different weather patterns, and forecasting the weather.

Royston, Angela. Weather around You. Austin, Tex.: Raintree Steck-Vaughn Publishers, 1998. Presents basic information about the weather, the different forms it takes, and its effect on our lives.

551.5078 Tocci, Salvatore. Experiments with weather.  New York: Children's Press,   2003. Explains the science behind weather, including wind, humidity, and   storms, and presents instructions for ten weather experiments. Includes a    further reading list and a glossary.

551.576 O'Hare, Ted. Clouds.  Vero Beach, Fla.: Rourke Publishing, 2003. Describes   and presents color photos of the different types of clouds and related topics including fog, smog, and how clouds form. Also provides a glossary and a list  of further resources.

551.576 Trueit, Trudi Strain. Clouds. New York: Franklin Watts, 2002. Explains what      clouds are, what causes them, their various forms, and the different weather   conditions they accompany.

Brotak, Ed. Wild about weather: 50 wet, windy & wonderful activities. New York : Lark Books, 2004..  Explains how weather works: the atmosphere and air pressure; sunshine, rain, storms, and wind; and strange phenomena.

551.6  MacDonald, Fiona. Weather. New York: Franklin Watts, 2000. Explores various facets of the weather, including climate, seasons, temperature,   clouds, wind, forecasting, and more.

551.6  O’Hare, Ted.  Weather and Us. Vero Beach, Fla: Rourke Publishing, 2003. Contains: Weather around us, Changing weather, What causes weather? , Climate, The atmosphere, Wind,  Hot and cold places, Wet and dry places,  The weather and us.

551.6   Rupp, Rebecca. Weather. North Adams, Mass.: Storey Kids, 2003. Discover the fun of observing, measuring, and understanding weather and all the ways     we interact with it. Weather! combines impeccable science with weird-but-   true examples and great experiments that give you hands-on knowledge of   basic concepts.

551.63  Breen, Mark. The Kids' Book of Weather Forecasting. Charlotte, Vt.: Williamson Pub., 2000. A hands-on introduction to the science of      meteorology, explaining how to make equipment to measure rainfall, wind direction, and humidity, record measurements and observations in a weather log, make weather predictions, and perform other related activities.

551.63 Kahl, Jonathan D. Weather watch: forecasting the weather. Minneapolis: Lerner Publications, 1996. Discusses the history of weather forecasting, basic concepts about the weather, ways air movements influence the weather, and how to make and use weather instruments.

Videos
  
X WEAT CS Weather fundamentals. Wynnewood, PA: Schlessinger Media, 1998. Covering a wide range of weather events, from the formation of a rain droplet   to the development of a tornado's vortex. Through dramatic live-action   footage, vivid animated graphics, detailed weather maps and hands-on  experiments suitable for science fair projects, students go beyond the daily weather forecast and into the realm of exploration, learning how to observe  and think about the weather. Series includes Climates & Seasons, Clouds, Hurricanes & Tornadoes, Meteorology, Rain & Snow and Wind.  
  
372.35 Air, weather and water.  [S.l.] : Ignite Learning, 2005. Learn about the atmosphere, Earth's wind system, the water cycle, gravity and tides, and more.

551.6 W629 Why is the sky blue?  Wynnewood, PA : Schlessinger Media, 1998. This title is a compilation of 40 questions that includes footage from the six original Weather Fundamentals. See description  above.

551.6 W631 Weather.[S.l.]: DK Vision, 1996. A mixture of animation and live footage serves as a background for a narrated introduction to a portrayal of   weather and climate and their influence on human life and activities
  

Websites

USATODAY.com – Weather Resources

http://www.usatoday.com/weather/wresources.htm

Find the latest weather news, where to find weather data, or learn about weather, climate. 

The Weather Classroom – Weather Channel

http://www.weatherclassroom.com/home_students.php

Students can find weather actvities and resources including homework help.

Science with NOAA Research

http://www.oar.noaa.gov/k12/index.html

The goal of the site is to provide middle school science students and teachers with research and investigation experiences using on-line resources.

Weather One

http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/weather/

This website discusses several areas of weather: clouds, seasons, air pressure, winds, global warming, and violent weather.