Sky Watchers Weather Learning Stations - Grades 4, 5 and 6

Current Weather

1. If you were babysitting right now and decided to take the child outside for the next hour, what clothing should you put on them or what weather-related items would you take with you? Draw a sketch and/or make a list. Then, justify your choices. (Drawing or list, Reasoning)

Forecast

2. Complete the following table for the weather forecast (tomorrow) in your location using the descriptions, images and weather maps.

3. Of these three sources, which one gave the most information?

• Environment Canada's Weatheroffice
• The Weather Network
• Newspaper

4. Of these three sources, which one was easiest to use?

• Environment Canada's Weatheroffice
• The Weather Network
• Newspaper

5. Of these three sources, which is your preferred source? Explain your answer.

• Environment Canada's Weatheroffice
• The Weather Network
• Newspaper

6. If you wanted to hear a weather report on the radio, when would you tune in? Support your choice.

7. The UV Index, according to the Environment Canada Weatheroffice, is listed in the following table. Finish the table by checking off the UV categories that require sun protection (hint: click on "More Info" on the forecast and scroll down):

Historical weather

Weather shapes our lives each day. It affects our choices, moods, health, and our interactions with others.

Consider the following events and how the weather may have shaped the event or our reaction to it.

For these questions, use the Historical Data provided by Environment Canada (See Student Instruction Sheet).

8. Fill in the following chart.