☁️ Weather Tools Worksheet

Are your students learning how to measure, record, and predict changes in weather? If so, they may be learning about the tools used to measure wind speed, the amount of rainfall, wind direction, temperature, and air pressure. 

With this resource, students will practice identifying weather tools based on what they look like and measure. Students will sort information about the following weather tools: 

• Anemometer
• Barometer
• Rain Gauge
• Thermometer
• Weather Vane 

An answer key is included with your download to make grading fast and easy!  

Tips for Differentiation + Scaffolding 

In addition to independent student work time, use this worksheet as an activity for:

• Science centers
• Lesson warm-up
• Lesson wrap-up
• Fast finishers 
• Homework assignment

For students who need a bit of a challenge, encourage them to create an infographic or poster showing how different weather tools may be used within their community. 

If there are students who need additional support, this activity can be modified to where students only need to sort the pictures or the descriptions. Additionally, invite students to reference previous assignments, posters, or anchor charts. 

🖨️ Easily Download & Print

Use the dropdown icon on the Download button to choose between the PDF or editable Google Slides version of this resource. 

You can also make this worksheet more sustainable by adding it to your classroom science center! Print one copy on cardstock for durability and longevity. Cut out the picture and description cards, and store the sorting sheet and answer key in an envelope or other container for easy access.

Because this resource includes an answer sheet, we recommend you print one copy of the entire file. Then, make photocopies of the blank worksheet for students to complete. 

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This resource was created by Madison Evans, a teacher in North Carolina and Teach Starter Collaborator.

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