This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.
My Students
I teach 20 students in the gifted program at our Elementary. It can be a challenge to find materials and resources specifically for students in this program. My students are very eager learners that love to be engaged in meaningful hands-on learning experiences.
We have been studying about the natural world, weather, climate change, and how humans, animals and plant life are affected by atmospheric conditions.
My students have constructed handmade weather tools to use for measuring weather conditions. We would love to be able to install permanent and more durable weather tools in our school's courtyard garden. The entire school community would benefit from having weather tools such as an anemometer, thermometer, barometer, rain gauge, wind gauge, hygrometer and a sun dial as permanent weather station features in our garden. My gifted students are eager to learn from the use of these tools and also function as "experts" about weather and be able to teach their classmates in the garden..
Some classes are already very actively involved in the gardening program. Having the weather station feature installed would certainly enhance their learning experience.
My Project
Having access weather station tools will allow my students to increase their understanding of the study of meteorology. Students will be able to apply math, language arts and science knowledge in the study of weather science. Students will be able to gain experience using professional weather tools. They will be able to measure and keep track of weather data. Students will have real life practice recording weather data. Students will be able to visit the weather station in our school garden regularly. Students will also be able to use weather data to infer probable weather forecasts. Students will be able to learn about weather science related careers. My students will also be able to apply the information/knowledge learned in this study to help them make good decisions about planting as it relates to seasonal conditions in our school garden. The students in the gifted program will able to share what they have learned in this study with their homeroom classmates. I am certain that they will enjoy being weather science "experts."
Nearly all students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Verdigris Finished Cast Iron Dragonfly Sundial with Pedestal
• Amazon Business
$43.98
1
$43.98
La Crosse Technology TX-23U Wind Sensor for La Crosse 915 MHz Weather Stations
• Amazon Business
$40.80
1
$40.80
AcuRite 01523 Tahoe Honey Pine Weather Station
• Amazon Business
$36.80
1
$36.80
Weather Tracker
• AKJ Education
$34.99
1
$34.99
Rain and Snow Gauge- Stratus RG202 Long Term Professional Gauge
• Amazon Business
$34.00
1
$34.00
REOTEMP FG20P Backyard Compost Thermometer - 20" Stem, Fahrenheit with Composting Instructions
• Amazon Business
$27.44
1
$27.44
Tacklife Digital Handheld Anemometer DA02 for Measuring Wind Speed, Temperature, Weather Data Collection and Outdoors Sports Windsurfing Kite Flying Sailing Wind Chill with LCD Display
• Amazon Business
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