Case Studies

Weather Station

Fifth grade students at Pacific Union Elementary tracked weather patterns using a Weather Station mounted on the roof and Skymaster Weather Meters. Over several weeks, students observed dramatic and sudden changes in weather patterns and then graphed the temperatures, rainfall, and wind speed using their Chromebooks. Students learned specific details about weather patterns including wind velocity, air pressure, temperature and precipitation.

Fifth grade students at Pacific Union Elementary tracked weather patterns using a Weather Station mounted on the roof and Skymaster Weather Meters. Over several weeks, students observed dramatic and sudden changes in weather patterns and then graphed the temperatures, rainfall, and wind speed using their Chromebooks. Students learned specific details about weather patterns including wind velocity, air pressure, temperature and precipitation. They also learned academic vocabulary and scientific practices through this project to increase their comprehension of more complex science concepts. The hands-on experience will promote more student interest in science occupations.

Academic Year
2015-16