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Generating the investigation - Preparation and prior knowledge: Pupils should understand that: (i)In Wales the weather tends to change with the seasons, but also on a day to day basis within the seasons (ii)We usually measure the temperature in degrees Celcius.

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Precipitation

Things that falls from the sky, e.g. rain, hail, sleet, snow

Clouds

Different types of cloud, e.g. cirrus – very high, wispy, white clouds; stratus – layers or sheets of cloud. They often cover the sky giving us dull grey days. Cumulus – clouds with rounded tops, like cauliflowers.

Visibility

Now you see it, now you don't – clear, misty, foggy.

Wind Speed

How strong the wind blows, e.g. calm, gentle, moderate, strong, gale

Thermometer

We use a thermometer to measure the temperature in degrees Celcius (°C).

Rain gauge

We use a rain gauge to measure the rainfall in millimeters (mm).

Anemometer

We use an anemometer to measure the speed of the wind in km/h.

Weather vane

We use a weather vane to measure the direction of the wind using points of the compass.

Our World Outdoors: Unit 2 Let's investigate the weather outside!

What do we need to invesitgate the weather? Watch the video to find out!

How well did you listen? Can you answer these questions?

1. What equipment do we use to measure the temperature?
2. What equipment do we use to measure wind speed?
3. What equipment do we use to measure the direction of the wind?
4. What equipment do we use to measure the rainfall?
5. What units of measurement do we use to measure the rainfall?
6. What units of measurement do we use to measure the temperature?

Mark

Challenge

Let's record the weather outside our classroom! Now it is your turn!