Weather & Climate

Subject: Science  ·  Grade level: 3rd

Sun, clouds, wind, the water cycle, and how scientists predict tomorrow.

In this lesson

• Weather vs climate
• The ingredients of weather
• The water cycle

Key terms

Weather

Conditions in the air right now: temperature, rain, wind.

Climate

The usual weather pattern of a place over a long time.

Atmosphere

The blanket of air surrounding Earth.

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