Unit Keypoints - Franklin College

5.3. Predicting weather based on cloud coverage
Weather can be predicted by looking at the clouds in the sky, different
types of clouds bring different weather. Cumulus clouds usually means a
thunderstorm is on its way, stratus clouds usually bring light steady rain,
and nimbus clouds will bring long steady rain.
Heat and Temperature
6. How to read a thermometer
A thermometer is an instrument used to determine the temperature of
a certain area. There are many different types of thermometers that have
been developed since the seventeenth century. A thermometer uses the
Fahrenheit and Celsius scale.
6.a. Keep track of a daily thermometer
keeping track of the weather on a daily basis helps develop the
skill of sequencing. The weather can change on a daily basis;
therefore, the reading on the thermometer will not always be the same.
6.1. How air gets heated and cooled
The sun plays a key role in the heating and cooling of the air. The
sun can warm the air up during the day and then at night when the sun
has set, the air cools. The earth’s tilt towards the sun also plays a vital
role.
6.2. How heat and temperature varies around the world:
The latitude of a country determines the climate. Some countries lie
closer to the equator than others, therefore making the climate there
warmer.