Weather is the state of the atmosphere, including temperature, atmospheric pressure, wind, humidity, precipitation, and cloud cover. It differs from climate, which is all weather conditions for a particular location averaged over about 30 years. Weather is influenced by latitude, altitude, and local and regional geography. It impacts the way people dress each day and the types of structures built.
Explore weather and its impacts with this curated collection of classroom resources.
Grades
5 - 8
Subjects
Earth Science, Geology, Meteorology, Geography, Physical Geography
