Why do we need to know about weather?

Why do we need to know about weather?Weather Ways

~ Vivian CouledWhatever the weatherwe have it each day.It's hot,or it's cold,or it's sunny,or gray.It's blowy,or snowy,or rainy,or clear.There's SOME kind of weathereach day of the year.

We need to know how to dress

The mid-western states experience all different types of weather and it can change quickly. Watching the weather ahead of time prepares us for rain, storms, snow, hot and cold weather among many other things.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b18TDfk5Ppw

Winter is the coldest of all months so it is important to…

Dress in layers

Wear heavy socks

Cover your head and ears with a hat and scarf

Keep your hands warm with mittens or gloves

WINTER WEATHER

Spring weather can change every day

It may rain, sleet or storm so taking an umbrella or raincoat is a good idea

We have to prepare for wind too! It’s a good idea to have a jacket handy.

We start to wear shorts and flip-flops on warm days!

• Majority of the summer is bright and sunny.• With lots of hot/humidity air.• The summer season also brings more bugs.• When dressing for the summer, less clothes is

better.

• Fall weather brings nippy and chilly weather.• Wear lots of jackets.• Somewhat rainy• Leaves are falling from trees, and the color of the

leaves are changing.

http://www.midwestweekends.com/plan_a_trip/outdoors_recreation/winter_play/warm_winter_clothes.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b18TDfk5Ppw

http://www.tooter4kids.com/weather/weatherpoems.htm

http://www.weatherwizkids.com/weather-climate.htmhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVuKr5y9AbY

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