National Standards for Grades 3-5
 
Designed for collecting and presenting weather data at upper elementary grade level. Students start by learning to collect weather data from their classroom set of weather inquiry tools including a thermometer, barometer, anemometer, wind vane, and rain gauge. They present weather data in tables, graphs, weather reports, weather maps, and comparative reports. Includes predicting the weather using collected data. Allow 10 hours of lab time for initial training and time for recurring data collection and graphing throughout the year.