2.1 Weather

• Elements of weather in the environment
• Measurement and recording of weather elements in a weather station
• Classification of clouds in the atmosphere
• Classification of winds by speed and origin
• Construction of a simple weather instrument
• Weather forecasting in day-to-day life

• explain elements of weather in the environment
• describe the measurement and recording of weather elements in a weather station
• analyse the classification of clouds and winds in the atmosphere
• construct a weather instrument for use in the community
• appreciate weather forecasting in day-to-day life

“Why is it important to invest in weather forecasting?”

“How are the elements of weather measured and recorded in a weather station?”

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1. Weather and its elements
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Introduce weather, its elements and the key inquiry question.
2. Measuring and recording temperature
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Measure temperature with a thermometer and record daily readings.
3. Measuring and recording precipitation
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Measure rainfall with a rain gauge and record daily totals.
4. Measuring humidity
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Measure humidity with a hygrometer and understand relative humidity.
5. Measuring atmospheric pressure
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Measure atmospheric pressure with a barometer and read the changes.
6. Measuring wind
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Measure wind direction and speed with a wind vane and an anemometer.
7. Sunshine and cloud cover
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Record sunshine with a sunshine recorder and cloud cover in oktas.
8. The weather station
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Set up a weather station and make daily weather records.
9. Classifying clouds
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Classify clouds by height and by shape and relate them to weather.
10. Classifying winds
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Classify winds by origin, direction and speed.
11. Constructing a simple weather instrument
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Make and use a simple weather instrument from local materials.
12. Weather forecasting
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Explain how weather is forecast and why forecasting matters.