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Activity Finder: Climate Scientists
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Plan
What types of weather will you investigate?
Will you need any special tools or instruments to make your observations?
Do you think that weather patterns in your region have changed in the last 100 years?
Do
Decide which types of weather you will investigate.
You can measure temperature with a thermometer, precipitation with a rain gauge, and cloud types with a cloud identification guide.
Compare your observations with historical weather data. You can find historical weather data on the internet.
Review
Are your observations typical for this time of year in your area?
What could cause changes in average weather? How does climate change affect weather?
How do you think changes in average temperature or precipitation could affect the environment?
Materials
Thermometer
Rain gauge
Cloud identification chart
Keep it Simple
If you don’t have time to fully explore the weather in your area you can choose to only investigate one type of weather!
Take it Further
For an added challenge, you can build your own instruments. PBS has instructions for a simple thermometer that you can try!
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Beavers (5–7) , Cubs (8–10)
Program Area
Environment & Outdoors
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Spring , Summer , Fall , Winter
Activity Type
Outdoor Activity
Safety
Make sure you are dressed properly for the weather. How can you dress to stay safe in the rain or snow?
If you are observing lightening, make sure you observe from inside!