Weather is constantly changing and can be downright scary. From tornadoes to wildfires, there’s plenty to learn about the weather. This year, we’ll be studying weather using The Good and The Beautiful’s meteorology unit study.
We’ve gathered up some fun learning additions to include when learning all about the weather!

50+ Ideas for Your Meteorology Unit Study

Hands-On Learning

Tornado in a Bottle:

Fill a mason jar 3/4 of the way full with water and add 3-4 drops of blue food coloring. Next add a teaspoon of white vinegar and a teaspoon of blue dish soap. Secure the lid tightly. Using a steady motion, move your wrist in circles and watch a tornado form!

Cotton Ball Clouds:

Create the different types of clouds using cotton balls. Glue the clouds onto a piece of blue construction paper for an easy art project that’s ready to hang.

DIY Weather Vane:

Weather vanes are incredibly helpful when learning through a meteorology unit study but they can be expensive to purchase. Follow these easy instructions to create your own using items you probably already have on hand.

Wally The Weather Dog:

Add to you weather unit study with this fun Wally the Weather Dog activity. He will make weather stations much more exciting for your younger kids.

Create a Rainbow:

Head outdoors and draw a huge rainbow on the pavement using sidewalk chalk. Teach kids the order of colors using the ROY G BIV method. (Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet)

Rainbow Crafts:

No matter what the age, we’ve found something for everyone with our rainbow crafts! Head over to check it out!

Books

Lift-the-Flap: Weather and Seasons

National Geographic Kids Everything Weather

See Inside: Weather & Climate

Weather for Dummies

Al Roker’s Extreme Weather

Weather

The Weather Book: An Easy-to-Understand Guide to the USA’s Weather

Storms & Hurricanes

Meteorology Manual: A Practical Guide to Weather

Volcanoes

If You Were a Kid Surviving a Hurricane

Whatever the Weather: Science Experiments & Art Activities that Explore the Wonder of Weather

Snacks

Rainbow Cupcakes:

Add rainbow-colored food coloring to small portions of your cake batter. Layer the different colors in your cupcake pan and bake as directed. Top with icing of your choice. Kids will squeal in delight when they bite into their cupcakes and find a rainbow awaiting!

Sky in a Jar:

Use blue jello, layered with whipped cream in a clear jar to create your own sky. Kids will love seeing the gorgeous skies they create, and eating them will be just as fun!

Rainbow Fruit Cups:

Add colorful layers of fruit to a clear cup for a quick and healthy snack. Try layers of strawberries, blueberries, grapes, oranges, pineapple, kiwi and cantaloupe.