identify and use weather-related folklore to predict weather (105-2)

using correct names of weather instruments, construct and use instruments to record temperature, wind speed, wind direction, and precipitation (104 7, 204 8, 205 4, 205 10, 205 7, 300 13)

identify, classify, and compare clouds (104 4, 206 1)

using a variety of sources, gather information to describe the key features of weather systems and identify weather related technological innovations and products that have been developed by cultures in response to weather conditions (107 14, 205 8, 302 11)

relate the transfer of energy from the sun to weather and discuss the sun's impact on soil and water (206 5, 303 21)

describe situations demonstrating that air takes up space, has mass, and expands when heated (300 14)

relate the constant circulation of water on Earth to processes of evaporation, condensation, and precipitation (301 13)

identify examples of weather phenomena that are currently being studied (105 1)

describe how studies of the depletion of the ozone layer, global warming, and the increase in acid rain have led to new innovations and stricter regulations on emissions from cars, factories, and other polluting technologies (106 4)