Lesson 3
Measure Weather
How can you measure
weather?
There are many kinds of tools to
measure weather.
A thermometer measures the
temperature of air and water.
thermometer
A rain gauge measures how
much rain falls.
rain gauge
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Weather
A wind vane shows which
way the wind blows.
wind vane
Quick Check
Write the name of the tool next to what
it measures.
7.
wind
rain
temperature
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How can you learn more
about the weather?
You can use tools to measure
weather, too.
You can collect information.
You can listen to weather reports.
Weather Report
Monday’s Weather
Sunny
High
83°
Low
62°
Wind
strong
A This man is giving a
weather report.
Read a Chart
Tell about Monday’s weather.
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You can find weather reports in
many places.
You can find them on TV, in the
newspaper, and on the computer.
computer
A Here is a weather report on the computer.
Quick Check
8. Use the chart. What was the low temperature
on Monday?
9. Where can you find out about the weather?
-Review
Summaries and quizzes online @
www.macmillanmh.com
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