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Winter is a perfect time to observe changing weather patterns. In this issue students will learn how frost forms and conduct a simple experiment to create their own icy surface on a metal can while honing investigation skills. Hoar frost, fern frost and Jack Frost are topics that will intrigue and entertain. Internet links take young learners to websites where they can create their own weather systems, learn about forecasting, satellite images, crystal formations and weather symbols.
In this issue students will:
- learn about different kinds of frost and how each is formed
- conduct a simple experiment to understand how water vapor changes from gas to solid
- design symbols to illustrate weather patterns
- use the newspaper to discover the weather section
- conduct a poll and summarize results
- use the internet to explore weather websites, games, and science links
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