Hey there! Today, we’re going to learn about something super cool: keeping a weather journal. It’s a fun way to observe and understand the weather around you. Let’s dive in!
A weather journal is a special notebook where you can write down or draw what the weather is like each day. It’s easy to start one! Just look out your window or step outside to see what’s happening with the weather.
There are many kinds of weather you might see:
Weather can be unpredictable, changing from one day to the next. However, over time, you might notice patterns. For example, it might be sunny most days in the summer and snowy in the winter. These patterns often depend on the season.
When seasons change, like from winter to spring, the weather can be a mix of cold and warm days. Keeping a weather journal helps you see these patterns for yourself!
You don’t need to be a scientist to watch the weather. All you need is a notebook, a pencil or crayon, and a thermometer. A thermometer tells you the temperature outside. If the liquid inside is high, it’s hot outside. If it’s low, it’s cold.
Try to check the weather at the same time every day. Write down what you see or draw a picture. Then, look at the thermometer and note the temperature. After a few days, look back at your journal to see if you can spot any patterns.
After keeping your journal for a week, share it with your friends! You can even continue for a month or a whole year to see how the weather changes. You’ll learn when the first snow of winter was, the hottest and coldest days, and much more!
So grab your notebook and start observing the weather. It’s a fun way to learn about the world around you!
Thanks for joining us on this weather adventure. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. Happy weather watching!
Weather Art Gallery: Create a weather art gallery at home! Each day, draw a picture of what the weather looks like. Use different colors to show sunny, rainy, cloudy, snowy, or windy days. At the end of the week, display your drawings in a special place and invite your family to see your weather art gallery. Talk about how the weather changed throughout the week.
Weather Detective: Become a weather detective! Go outside and use your senses to observe the weather. Can you feel the wind on your face? Is the sun warm on your skin? Listen for the sound of raindrops or rustling leaves. Write down or draw what you discover in your weather journal. Try to guess what the weather might be like tomorrow based on what you observe today.
Temperature Treasure Hunt: Use a thermometer to check the temperature at different times of the day. In the morning, afternoon, and evening, note the temperature in your weather journal. Compare the temperatures to see when it’s warmest and coolest. Talk with a family member about why the temperature might change throughout the day.
