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Lesson 1 of 84 · Earth Systems
ExperimentToday's Weather Report
What You'll Learn
Weather is what is happening in the sky right now: sunny, rainy, snowy, or windy.
Key Words
- weather
- temperature
Materials Needed
- thermometer
- rain gauge
- cotton balls
Safety First
- Do not mix unknown chemicals together.
- Tie back long hair before starting the experiment.
- Protect your work surface with newspaper or plastic.
Steps
Step 1 — Read
Read about Earth Systems with a partner or grown-up.
Step 2 — Do
Keep a weather journal for 5 days. Each day draw the sky and write the temperature.
Step 3 — Observe
Watch carefully. What happens?
Step 4 — Record
Draw and write about what you learned.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
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