Lesson Plan
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: Weather Front Model Activity

For Teachers K - 1st
In this activity, students will observe that a change in the temperature of air will determine its place in the atmosphere. Water, which behaves very similarly to air, is used in this demonstration. It flows in fluid currents in a visual...
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University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: Why Earth Is Warming

For Students 9th - 10th
Over more than a century, the global average temperature warmed 1.5F (0.8C). Learn the science of why this has happened, and what the future holds.
Lesson Plan
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: Bubbles on Bottles

For Teachers K - 1st
Students observe that a change in the temperature of air can impact the size of a bubble placed on a bottle that is cooled and/or heated.
Handout
University of Illinois

University of Illinois Urbana Champaign: Effects of Cloud Cover on Forecasting

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explores the "factors to consider when forecasting day and nightime temperatures," and how cloud cover will effect these predictions.
Activity
A to Z Teacher Stuff

A to Z Teacher Stuff: The Weather Forecast (Activity)

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This learning activity involves comparing actual weather to weather forecast estimates made by the weatherman and students.
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McREL International

Mcrel.org: Wind and Temperature [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A worksheet regarding the wind direction and average air temperature at different elevations.
Handout
National Snow and Ice Data Center

National Snow and Ice Data Center: Factors Affecting Arctic Weather and Climate

For Students 9th - 10th
An introduction to the factors that affect the Arctic's weather and climate: latitude, land/sea distribution, solar radiation, air temperature, air pressure, winds, humidity, clouds, and precipitation.
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Curated OER

Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Air Temperature

For Students 3rd - 8th
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Air Temperature."