Weather Report | CMSMatHome

Weather Report | CMSMatHome

 

Good morning from #CMSMatHome!
 
Have you ever made a weather report? Let’s see what we need to create one. Gather some paper, pencils, colored pencils, markers, crayons. Step outside and takes notes of what you see. Is there fog? What about sunlight, clouds, dew. Any precipitation? What does it feel like to be standing out there? What kind of clothing makes you comfortable in that weather?
 
Record shapes and colors of the clouds in your drawings. Check the moisture of soil, and pay attention to any changes of the weather throughout the day.
 
Can you use your notes and observations to create a weather report? Make a large map or drawing and share your updates!

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