Lesson 2: Heat and Temperature
Getting Started
Questions to Explore
- How does the environment affect living things?
- Why does the weather change?
Facts and Definitions
- The Sun heats the Earth.
- A thermometer is a tool used to find the temperature of something.
Skills
- Discuss and determine how energy from the Sun warms the land, air, and water. (S)
- Describe weather using quantitative measures of temperature, wind direction, wind speed, and precipitation. (S)
- Gather information using simple equipment and tools. (S)
- Observe and record weather changes over time and relate to time of day and year. (S)
Materials
- The Kids' Book of Weather Forecasting by Mark Breen and Kathleen Friestad
- construction paper* (Activity 4 - optional)
- crayons, markers, or colored pencils
- glue* (Activity 4 - optional)
- scissors* (Activity 4 - optional)
- thermometer
* - denotes an optional material that may or may not be needed
Introduction
Ask your child where heat comes from and what makes the weather warm. Explain that all of our heat comes from the Sun. The Sun is millions of miles away, but its heat and light pass through space to reach us eight minutes later.
Reminder
Fill out your weather log each day as outlined in Lesson 1.
Reminder
Fill out your weather log each day as outlined in Lesson 1.