Lesson 1
___________ is what the air is like outside.
Weather
What is a weather change that repeats over and over?
Weather pattern
Name all 4.
Season.
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
A _______ is a storm with a lot of rain, thunder, and lightning.
Thunderstorm
What is water that falls from the sky called?
Precipitation
The way water moves from Earth's surface into the air and back again is called ______________.
water cycle
To ____________ is to go into a deep, sleeplike state.
Name one animal that does this.
Hibernate, bear.
A ______ is a spinning cloud with a cone shape and very strong winds.
Tornado
You can't see me, but I'm all around. I am moving air. I take up space. What am I?
Wind
Heat can cause water to change to a gas, or _____________.
Evaporate
What is an activity you could do on a hot, summer day?
Go swimming!
A ________ is a large storm with heavy rain and strong winds.
Hurricane
What is how hot or cold something is?
What do we use to measure it?
Temperature, thermometer
Water can ______________ into drops.
condense
What are two ways a tree can change with the seasons?
2) Its leaves change color
What does a meteorologist do?
Use tools to help predict and track weather
What is your favorite type of cloud? Why?
a) cumulus
b) cumulonimbus
c) cirrus
d) stratus
Example: Cumulonimbus clouds are my favorite because they are so gigantic and exciting!
What are two reasons it's important to track weather?
1) To keep people safe from bad weather
2) To plan activities
To travel from one place to another and back again is called ___________.
Name one animal that does this.
Migrate, bird.
Name two ways you can prepare for severe weather.
1) Get extra food and water
2) Get other things you might need (blankets, flashlights)
3) Make a plan with your family
4) Stay inside
5) Stay away from windows