About This Unit

SUBJECT
Seasons and Weather

GRADE
1-2

DURATION
2 Weeks

Air and Weather

By Tracey Roudez
How far will my glider fly?
How far will my glider fly?

Students chart weather conditions, learn how to determine an average temperature, and build fly gliders to observe the effects of wind.

OBJECTIVE
Students will:

  1. Observe and record weather conditions
  2. Learn how to determine a mean/average number
  3. Calculate the average weather temperature over a 5-day period
  4. Follow step-by-step directions to construct fly gliders
  5. Make predictions
  6. Observe how wind and weight influence the ability to fly

LESSONS FOR THIS UNIT
Lesson 1: The Air Up There
Lesson 2: Flying the Friendly Skies

REPRODUCIBLES
Weather Watcher (PDF)
Fly Glider Directions Printable (PDF)

CULMINATING ACTIVITY

Students use the Internet to chart rainfall totals in their area over a weeklong period and use this information to determine the mean rainfall total.

SUPPORTING BOOKS

Books for Teaching About Weather

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