Today we took advantage of the sixty degree weather by constructing our windsocks and testing them outside. Each student labeled the four cardinal directions on their cardboard pieces and then affixed them to their wooden dowel. Before venturing outside, we checked the weather page in the newspaper to see their prediction. Then, we were ready to test the weatherman's prediction of southwest blowing wind. Overall, most students concluded that the weatherman was partially correct. We recorded mainly south blowing winds - which meant the windsocks were coming right into our faces! Try using your son or daughter's windsock at home with them. Make sure the corner labeled north is facing north and then watch which way the windsock blows!
We will continue to study the weather and seasons over the next couple of weeks. Try to discuss the daily weather at home with your son or daughter. And also ask about any activities or experiments we are doing in school!
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