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1 Weather & Climate Science Title: Weather & Climate Science For: youth in grades 3 12 Keywords: Science , soil, water, erosion, conservation, environment Description: The 4-H Weather and Climate Science curriculum is for youth who enjoy learning about Science , especially Weather and Climate . Level 1 introduces basic terms and concepts for youth in grades 3 5. Activities focus on understanding the signs of Weather . Level 1 activity titles: # 4-H-1023 Comparing Climates Country of Colors Defining Weather Words Earth s Surfaces H2O Invisible Air Read about Wild Weather Tis the Season Watch the Wind Weather Affects Plans Weather Alerts Weather or Climate Where Is the Heat?

2 Level 2 activities introduce youth in grades 6 8 to more complex Weather topics, understanding Climate , and making and using Weather instruments. Level 2 activity titles: # 4-H-1024 Air Pressure Carbon Footprints Cloud Formation Cloud Types Cold Fronts Earth s Rotation Global Winds The Greenhouse Effect Humidity Hurricanes Making Weather Instruments Mini-Tornado Out of the Dust Seasons Using Weather Instruments Level 3 activities are divided into two major sections: Weather and Climate . Level 3 delves deeper into Weather and Climate Science concepts to prepare high school aged youth to be well informed and to study these topics at a college or university.

3 Level 3 activity titles: # 4-H-1025 Weather Air Masses and Front Isaac's Storm Monitoring Weather Pressure Systems Weather Station Model Weather in the Troposphere Windchill and Heat Index Climate Climate and Climographs Drought Monitoring Energy in the Atmosphere Energy Balance Impacts of Climate Change Investigating Climate Change The Sun Earth Relationship Sunspot Cycle Volcanoes Weather & Climate Science A Facilitator s Guide with guidance for educators is available for each youth manual. The Facilitator s Guide includes a note to the facilitator about the youth curriculum and a discussion Additional information is included for each activity: The Big Picture background information and why the topic is important Facilitating the a ctivity suggestions for working with youth doing the activities Essential Questions a discussion of possible answers to the experiential learning questions in the youth manuals Next Generation Science Standards Success Indicator how the educator will know if youth understand essential ideas Publications.

4 The manuals are available for download by youth and adults online at Purdue Extension s The Education Store, Enter Weather and Climate Science in the Store Search box. Reviewed by scientists and education specialists and have passed National 4-H peer review Publication date: 2015