Mobile Weather Wise
Explore atmospheric phenomena and learn how scientists predict weather.
Mobile Weather Wise
For Grades 4-8
- Location: We travel to you!
- Capacity: 30 students
- Duration: 45–60 minutes
- Cost: $280 (travel fees apply outside of Chicago)
- Mobile Labs are offered between 8 a.m. and noon and/or between 1 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Lab goals
Learners will use real data and observations to make their own weather forecast and understand the difference between weather and climate, using accurate terminology and vocabulary.
Student outcomes
- Understand the difference between weather and climate
- Explore how forecasters use science to make predictions and learn about the tools scientists use to predict weather
- Use data, observations and technology to make a weather prediction
- Actively engage in inquiry-based science investigation
- Share Learning Lab-generated thoughts/ideas/questions with peers and program facilitators
- Work collaboratively with peers
- Observe and analyze weather predictions using scientific tools
- Practice 21st-century science and technology skills using online resources
- Communicate using accurate terminology/vocabulary
Career pathways we will explore
- Meteorologist
- Atmospheric scientist
- Climatologist
- Research assistant
- Environmental scientist
Next Generation Science Standards
All of our Learning Labs are designed to integrate curriculum standards and connections into your classroom!
Science and Engineering Practices:
- Asking questions and defining problems
- Developing and using models
- Planning and carrying out investigations
- Analyzing and interpreting data
- Engaging in argument from evidence
- Obtaining, evaluating and communicating information
Crosscutting Concepts
- Systems and system models
- Cause and effect
- Energy and matter
- Stability and change
Disciplinary Core Ideas
- ESS2.C: Weather and climate
- PS1.A: Structure and properties of matter
- ESS3.C: Earth and human activity
