Understanding Weather Concepts for Kids

This video tutorial introduces weather-related STEM activities and facts, such as tornado speeds, animal behaviors before rain, and unique weather phenomena. It suggests fall weather activities like observing and journaling, creating weather charts, and engaging in dramatic play with a weather station. The tutorial includes a hands-on experiment to make rain in a jar and recommends weather-themed books for further learning. Additional resources and a printable version of the content are available in the video description.

Which of the following is faster than a Formula 1 racing car?

• A tornado

• A hurricane

• A thunderstorm

• A snowstorm

What unusual event can water spouts cause?

• Earthquakes

• Sudden snowfalls

• Formation of rainbows

• Rain of sea creatures

What is a sign that a flood might be coming?

• Flowers bloom

• Leaves change color

• Worms wriggle up from underground

• Birds fly south

What is a common activity to incorporate science into daily routines during fall?

• Observing and journaling the weather

• Flying kites

• Planting trees

• Building snowmen

What materials are needed to create a weather chart for kids?

• Wood, nails, hammer, saw

• Clay, sculpting tools, glaze

• Paint, canvas, brushes, water

• Markers, large cardboard, ruler, paper

What is a suggested question to ask children about the weather?

• What is your favorite animal?

• How tall is the tallest tree?

• How many stars are in the sky?

• What kind of weather do you see today?

What is needed to make it rain in a jar?

• Glass jar, paper plate, ice, hot water

• Wooden box, leaves, twigs, stones

• Plastic bottle, sand, water, food coloring

• Metal can, soil, seeds, sunlight

Which book is recommended for learning about weather?

• Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs

• The Very Hungry Caterpillar

• Goodnight Moon

• Where the Wild Things Are

What is the purpose of setting a rain gauge outside?

• To measure how much water collects each week

• To catch insects

• To create a wind chime

• To grow plants

What is a dramatic play activity related to weather?

• Building a sandcastle

• Performing a puppet show

• Drawing a family portrait

• Creating a weather station in the classroom