Weather Forecasting
Know that meteorologists are scientists who study and forecast the weather using satellites, radar, weather balloons, and computer models, and that weather forecasts help people plan their activities and prepare for dangerous weather
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Can your child explain what a meteorologist does, name some tools they use like satellites and radar, and describe why weather forecasts are important for keeping people safe?
Know that meteorologists are scientists who study and forecast the weather using satellites, radar, weather balloons, and computer models, and that weather forecasts help people plan their activities and prepare for dangerous weather
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- Define a meteorologist as a scientist who studies and predicts weather
- Name at least three tools meteorologists use
- Explain why weather forecasting is useful for safety and daily planning
“Can your child explain what a meteorologist does, name some tools they use like satellites and radar, and describe why weather forecasts are important for keeping people safe?”
Curriculum record
- Type
- Conceptual
- Subject
- Science
- Domain
- Weather & Climate
- Age range
- Ages 7–9