What children will learn
- Observe and record data over time
- Learn cloud and weather vocabulary
- Compare observations with a forecast
You'll need
- This page printed
- A clear jar and a ruler (for a rain gauge)
- A pencil
Safety first
- Don't look directly at the sun.
- Stay inside during thunderstorms.
How to do it
- Make a rain gauge: place a straight-sided clear jar outside, away from roofs and trees.
- At the same time each day, record the sky (sunny, cloudy, overcast), temperature feel, wind and any rainfall in millimetres.
- Check the official forecast (the Bureau of Meteorology in Australia or MetService in New Zealand) and note whether it matched.
- At the end of the week, look for patterns. Which day was wettest? Was the forecast usually right?
Make it easier
Draw a weather picture each day instead of writing.
Make it harder
Make a bar graph of rainfall and research the names of the clouds you saw.
Parent tip: A consistent time each day (say, after breakfast) turns this into a lovely holiday routine.
Weather Watch Diary
Name: ____________________ Date: ____________
| Day | Sky | Rain (mm) | Matched forecast? |
| Mon | |||
| Tue | |||
| Wed | |||
| Thu | |||
| Fri | |||
| Sat | |||
| Sun |
Record the weather at the same time each day.
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Fantastic work! Every little step helps you grow.