Recording and Charting Weather Data
Geography · 3rd Class · Weather, climate and atmosphere · 3o Periodo

Recording and Charting Weather Data

Creating charts and graphs to record weather observations over a period of time.

NCCA Curriculum SpecificationsNCCA Primary Geography Curriculum 3rd and 4th Classes: Natural environments;Weather, climate and atmosphere - Record and present weather observations using simple charts and graphs.

About This Topic

Creating charts and graphs to record weather observations over a period of time.

Key Questions

  1. How can we keep a record of the weather over a week?
  2. What is the best way to show our weather data to others?
  3. What patterns can we see in our weather charts?

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