2nd Grade Science

Exploring life cycles, weather patterns, and basic scientific inquiry for second grade students.

Life Cycles of PlantsWeather PatternsBasic Scientific Inquiry
Animal Life CyclesObserving and Measuring WeatherInvestigating Habitats
Growing Your Own PlantMaking a Weather ChartExploring Animal Habitats
Using Observation SkillsAsking Good Science Questions
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Advanced Topics

Observing and Measuring Weather

Tools for Measuring Weather

Scientists use special tools to measure and understand the weather.

  • Thermometer: Measures temperature.
  • Rain Gauge: Measures how much rain has fallen.
  • Wind Vane: Shows which direction the wind is blowing.
  • Anemometer: Measures how fast the wind is blowing.

Keeping a Weather Journal

Writing down the weather each day helps you see patterns, like when it usually rains or when the sun shines most.

How Does This Help?

Measuring weather helps people prepare for storms, plan trips, or decide what to wear. It’s important for farmers, pilots, and even event planners!

Try It Out

Make your own weather chart and check the weather every morning.

Examples

  • Using a thermometer to see if it's warm enough for shorts.

  • Recording rain amounts in a rain gauge to see when plants need watering.

In a Nutshell

We can use tools and journals to measure and track the weather.

Key Terms

Anemometer
A tool that measures how fast the wind is blowing.
Weather Journal
A notebook where you write down the weather each day.
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Investigating Habitats