Explore atmospheric phenomena and learn how scientists predict weather.
Virtual Weather Wise
For Grades 3-6
- Live via Zoom or Google Meet
- Capacity: 35 students
- Duration: 45
- Cost: $200
- Offered Tuesdays through Fridays at a flexible time based on your schedule
- Materials required: students will need these common items - lined notebook paper or graph paper; pencil or pen; empty plastic bottle (optional)

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
Extend learning with these resources
Activities
Museum connections
- Science StormsVisit The Exhibit
- Science Storms student guideStudent Guide
- Science Storms phenomena student guidePhenomena Student Guide
- Science Storms Guiding QuestionsGuiding Questions