The Weather Today

Synopsis:

The Weather Today defines what weather is and explains where it comes from. Wind and rain are explained and explored through simple experiments. The book looks at weather on a global scale, defines extreme weather and features an interview with a meteorologist.

Curriculum link:

Science

Key Concepts:

• Knowledge of the weather and daily weather patterns is useful for our everyday activities. However, in the case of extreme weather, people need to be informed so that they keep safe

Reading Strategies:

Identifying cause and effect

Extent:

24

Supporting Materials:

Lesson Plan - The Weather Today