Meteorology
What does a meteorologist do?
A meteorologist studies and predicts the weather.
When it is cold outside, is the liquid in the thermometer close to the top or close to the bottom?
When it is cold outside, the liquid in the thermometer is close to the bottom.
What are the names of the months of spring?
The months of spring are March, April, and May.
What are the names of the summer months?
The summer months are June, July, and August.
What are some of the holidays celebrated in autumn?
Some holidays celebrated in Autumn are Veterans Day, Halloween and Thanksgiving
Name some types of people who depend on meteorologists.
Some types of people who depend on meteorologists are farmers, baseball players, and other people who work outside.
What are some characteristics of winter?
Some characteristics of winter are that it is very cold and can snow.)
What are some of the changes that happen from winter to spring?
Some of the changes that happen from winter to spring are that the air warms, the ground thaws, and plants begin to grow again.
What do thermometers do?
Thermometers tell us how hot or cold it is.
What is the main topic, or main idea, of today’s lesson?
The main topic of today’s lesson is autumn.
What will you wear if a meteorologist predicts it is going to rain today?
People wear a raincoat, rain boots, and a hat when it is raining.
How do you dress for winter?
During winter, I wear a hat, a coat, a scarf, and mittens.
Why does the author say that spring is an important time on the farm?
Spring is an important time on farms because it is the time when farmers need to start planting their new crops and baby animals are born.
When it is hot outside, is the liquid in the thermometer closer to the top or closer to the bottom?
When it is hot outside, the liquid in the thermometer is closer to the top.
What are the names of the months of autumn?
The months of autumn are September, October, and November.
How does a weather satellite work?
The satellite camera takes pictures of the weather on Earth. Then the satellite beams the pictures down to Earth.
What happens to rain when the temperature drops below the freezing point?
When the temperature drops below the freezing point, rain may turn into snow or ice.
What is spring like where you live?
Does the daylight on summer days last longer than on winter days?
The daylight on summer days lasts longer than on winter days.
What changes do you notice as summer progresses to autumn?
As summer progresses to autumn, the weather becomes cooler, days are shorter, and trees change color and shed their leaves.
What is one way you can tell what the weather will be like without listening to a meteorologist?
You can tell what the weather will be like by looking at the clouds.
What are some good things and some bad things about lots of snow falling?
Some good things about lots of snow falling are that I can play, build snowmen, and go sledding in the snow. Some bad things about lots of snow falling are that people need to drive and walk cautiously, and sometimes they can’t walk or drive at all.
What does “April showers bring May flowers.” mean?
The saying means that the rains in April will help flowering plants grow big and strong so that they produce beautiful May flowers or This saying can also mean that if you are going through unhappy times, those unhappy times may lead to happier ones.
How is the way you dress on a hot summer day different from the way you dress for winter?
During summer, I would wear shorts, a T-shirt, and flip-flops, but in winter I would wear a coat, a scarf, and mittens.
Which two seasons come before and after Autumn (Fall)?
Summer comes before Autumn and Winter comes after.