🌧️ Recall Weather Terms with a Set of Vocabulary Cards!

How well do your students know the difference between different weather tools and terminology associated with the weather? If you are looking for a resource to use in your classroom to help your students remember and retain these vocabulary terms, look no further! Teach Starter has created a set of 15 vocabulary cards that you can use in your classroom today! 

Some of the terms in this resource include:

• Atmosphere
• Precipitation
• Forecast
• Anemometer
• And more!

Tips for Differentiation + Scaffolding 

A team of dedicated, experienced educators created this resource to support your science lessons. 

In addition to individual student work time, use this set of vocabulary cards to enhance learning through guided science groups, whole class lessons, or remote learning assignments. 

If you have a mixture of above and below-level learners, check out these suggestions for keeping students on track with the concepts: 

🆘 Support Struggling Students

If there are students who need additional support, limit the number of vocabulary cards to use with a student at one time. Additionally, these words can be categorized into weather-related terms and weather tools. Consider having these students focus on one area first.

➕ Challenge Fast Finishers

If there are students who need an additional challenge, encourage them to use the vocabulary cards to write a story or develop an infographic.

🗣️ Turn & Talk 

Invite students to pair up with someone in the seat nearest to them for a 5-minute Turn & Talk. Keep students engaged and on task by directing them to focus on a specific topic, or let them freely discuss the content. Use this Turn & Talk session to encourage students to make space for each other by actively listening, asking questions, and practicing empathy. 

✋ Show Me!

Give each student a mini dry-erase board and a dry-erase marker. Project the definition while covering up the picture and vocabulary term.  Give students time to write down the correct weather term. When everyone has written down their answer, say, “Show Me.” Students will flip their boards, allowing you to see who needs extra support.

Plan lessons for all ability levels with our 10 Best Scaffolding Strategies! 

Easily Prepare This Resource for Your Students

Use the dropdown icon on the Download button to choose between the PDF or editable Google Slides version of this resource.

Print on cardstock for added durability and longevity. Place all pieces in a folder or large envelope for easy access. 

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This resource was created by Madison Evans, a teacher in North Carolina and Teach Starter Collaborator. 

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