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A fluffy "cloud headband" made of cotton balls sits atop a ranger hat on a fence post under a bright blue sky - perfect weather for learning about the clouds above!
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"Temperature, Clouds, and Sunshine—That’s Weather, Oh My!"
Did you know that weather isn’t just one thing?
Is it hot or cold? Are there clouds or sunshine?
Come explore weather with fun experiments, creative art, and hands-on activities.
We’ll learn how to spot the different parts of weather—like temperature, clouds, and the sun!
What to do:
Click the numbered links below starting with #1 and complete each activity! After finishing them all it is time to put your thinking caps on for a "Brain Check!" Don't worry too much though, it won't be for a grade.
The most important thing is to have fun and learn about what is going on around us.
Weather is amazing!
