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Weather - Grade 6
Weather - Grade 6
STARTER ACTIVITY
123 I AM READY!
THREE –
TWO –
ONE –
WEATHER PATTERNS Present your Sticky Note -
Philippines
Describe weather
patterns and the
different seasons
in the Philippines
Show awareness
of the weather
changes in our
community
Earthquakes and INTRODUCTION
Volcanoes (Pre – Test)
the earth’s surface 2. The type of climate in the Philippines is based on the rainfall received by
a particular place.
Describe changes on
earth’s surface after
3. Most part of the Philippines experience rainfall during the month of June
earthquake and to November.
volcanic eruptions
happen 4. Type II climate is experienced by the places in the eastern side of the
Philippines, like Ilocos Sur.
Show the value of
advertency by designing 5. ITCZ is a region near the equator where the northern and the southern
an emergency plan and
kit when earthquake hemisphere winds meet.
and volcanic eruptions
may happen
Earthquakes and INTRODUCTION
Volcanoes (Pre – Test)
Describe changes on
earth’s surface after
earthquake and
volcanic eruptions
happen
Describe changes on
earth’s surface after
earthquake and
volcanic eruptions
happen
Differentiate
ranges running from north to south. Answer: Topography
transparent,
translucent and
4. The Philippines lies within the path of the trade winds, which blow
opaque.
from the northeast from November to April and from the
southwest from May to October. Answer Prevailing winds
Explain how does 5. The Philippines is located near the equator, which means that it
light react to
different experiences high temperatures and humidity throughout the year.
materials.
Answer: Proximity to the equator
How do you describe Weather Patterns?
Keywords Definitions
Weather
Weather
Forecast
Weather
Station
Meteorologist
Meteorology
Weather
pattern
Use the online dictionary to research the
Keywords Definitions
Weather The weather is the condition of the atmosphere in one area at a
particular time, for example if it is raining, hot, or windy.
Weather Forecast A weather forecast is a statement saying what the weather will be
like the next day or for the next few days.
Weather Station A weather station is a place where facts about the weather are
measured, recorded, monitored and studied.
Keywords Definitions
Temperature The degree of hotness or coldness of the air.
Precipitation Any form of water that falls from the atmosphere to the ground, including rain,
snow, sleet, and hail.
Humidity The amount of moisture or water vapor in the air.
Cloud cover The amount of cloudiness in the sky, which can affect the amount of sunlight that
reaches the ground.
Visibility The distance at which objects can be clearly seen, which can be influenced by fog,
haze, or other atmospheric conditions.
Weather is made up of the following
Weather Conditions
elements.
Research and create a weather forecast for
each element. (Use your own location)
Temperature
Humidity
Wind Speed
Wind Direction
Atmospheric
Pressure
Precipitation
Sun
Weather
What instruments are used to measure each of the following
weather elements?
Temperature Thermometer
Humidity Hygrometer
Atmospheric Barometer
Pressure
Precipitation Rain Gauge
Description
Labelled Diagram
How to Use It
Thermometer Hydrometer Barometer
a device that measures It is an instrument used for measuring is used to measure atmospheric pressure
temperature.an object). density or relative density of liquids based accurately.
on the concept of buoyancy.
Mercury Thermometer
Fortin Barometer
When measuring temperature close to the Pour the sample liquid into the hydrometer The tube containing the mercury is itself
body, first clean the bulb and disinfect this jar. Place the hydrometer in the jar and give enclosed in a brass tube, the upper part of
area. Afterwards, shake the meter briefly it a quick twirl to dislodge any air bubbles. which is made of glass so that the mercury
and place the bulb in your armpit or under Once the hydrometer has settled, take the surface is seen. The pressure is read by
your tongue. The actual measurement takes reading from the appropriate scale at the moving a millimeter scale alongside a
about five minutes. lowest level of the liquid's surface. vernier scale.
Wind Vane Anemometer Rain Gauge
an instrument that tells you the wind an instrument that measures wind speed is an instrument used for determining
direction. and wind pressure. the depth of precipitation that occurs
over a unit area and thus measuring
rainfall amount.
The arms are attached to a vertical rod. As Read the height of the water at the base of
The weather vane is made up of a tail and the wind blows, the cups rotate, making the meniscus. Most rain gauges will have
arrow. The tail fin catches the wind and the the rod spin. The stronger the wind blows, numbers that are divided into tenths of
arrow points toward the direction the wind the faster the rod spins. The anemometer inches. If the rain gauge is filled to the 0.50
is blowing FROM. counts the number of rotations, or turns, line, that means that 0.5 of one inch, or
which is used to calculate wind speed. one-half inch, of rain has fallen.
Thinking Time Answer in full sentences Discuss with peers
Identify the materials
that are transparent,
translucent and
opaque.
Differentiate
transparent,
translucent and
opaque.
Differentiate
transparent,
translucent and
opaque.
Differentiate
transparent,
translucent and
opaque.
Differentiate
transparent,
translucent and
opaque.