![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Have students compare their maps and display them in the classroom. Have students draw symbols on their map, using the information about today’s weather and the symbols for the different types of weather from their map key. Have students add symbols to their weather map s. Urge them to draw a simple picture, because they may need to draw it again several times, depending on the weather.Įxplain that they have now created a map key for their weather map.ĥ. In the right column have them draw a picture that symbolizes each type of weather. Ask: What pictures would you draw to show what the weather looks like? Have students write the words below in the left column. ![]() Give each student a Two-Column Chart and crayons or markers. Ask: How is weather different from temperature? Ask students to think about other ways to show the weather on a map. You can also show students cloud cover with the “visible satellite” layer. Guide students to notice the colors on the map that show light rain, heavy rain, or snow. Next, chose the “current weather” layer for the map. Have students draw different types of weather. If needed, create a data table on the board that students can use to add temperatures to their map.Ĥ. Have students write the temperatures in several locations on their map. Look for examples where the weather or temperature in one area is different from another area's. Allow students to ask questions about the weather map and the meanings of the different symbols. Explore with students how the numbers and colors on the projected weather map show temperature. Help students locate their hometown and mark it on their map, along with a few other landmarks such as the capital city and bodies of water. Select the region where your state is and “current temperatures” to show temperature using both colors and numbers. Then project the online Weather Channel map from the provided link. Distribute one outline map to each student. Use the dropdown menu to get a 1-page map for your state. Ask: Why would looking at a weather map give you more information than just listening to someone tell you what the weather would be for a certain day? (Maps show weather and temperatures in different places, the movements of storms, and areas with more rain or snow than others.)ĭisplay for students the NG Education MapMaker 1-page map of the United States. People also use maps to find out about the weather in different places today or in the future. Have students discuss the usefulness of a weather map.Įxplain that people use maps for a lot of reasons, for example, to find their way from one place to another or even to find a treasure. They will explore a weather map and create one for their state or region.Ģ. Tell students they will learn how people find out about the weather not just outside their window, but also in places farther away. Ask: In what jobs would it be helpful to know the weather forecast? Students may name jobs such as builders, farmers, park managers, zookeepers, police officers, gardeners, teachers, lifeguards, and sports coaches. Talk about a weather forecast for students’ town or city. How do the clothes we wear change based on the weather and temperature?.Talk about the temperature and weather today. ![]()
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