Weather

This unit introduces first-graders to the concept of weather and how it affects their lives. Using a variety of tools, students observe, discuss, measure, and record data on cloud cover, precipitation, wind, and temperature. They learn how to read a thermometer and construct a rain gauge to measure precipitation. They also study cloud formations and use a wind scale to estimate the speed of wind. To apply their new skills and knowledge, students compare their own weather predictions with an actual weather forecast and use the weather data they have collected to form generalizations about the weather in their own locale.

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Weather Storyline (pdf)

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Unit Certificate
Acknowledge your student's acoomplishment in completing this unit with our completion certificate. We hope they enjoyed learning about science through The Einstein Project's hands-on approach!

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What are people saying about the Weather Einstein science unit?

"The kids liked the unit a lot! We really enjoyed the WLUK video."
--Shirley Petasek, Grade1/2 teacher at Webster Elementary School, Watertown, Wisconsin

"I especially enjoyed the DVD addition with Pete Petoniak! Children  were very focused on it too & well done for the primary level."
--Sheryl DeHart, Grade 1 teacher at Black Creek Elementary School, Black Creek, Wisconsin

"I loved the new DVD - nice, short segments & engaging."
-- Kathy Koscielniak, E.W. Luther Elementary School, South Milwaukee, Wisconsin

"I am a big fan of Einstein, and will have you know that my first grader has been talking incessantly about the weather this semester, and in fact told me he now wants to be a meteorologist. Plus I get an update on what type of clouds are floating around daily. I finally sat up and took notice and started having a suspicion that this new fascination probably had Einstein written all over it. Of course it did! Love being able to see the effects right in front of my face!"
-- Brighid Riordan, 2010 (parent, former Board member)