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2nd Grade Weather Webquest
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What is a webquest? A webquest is an online teaching tool for students that is self contained, self directed, and teaches the child a specific subject at hand. Links for research are pre-approved by the person who sets up the webquest and all of the sites are (hopefully) very child friendly. Very little (if none!) teacher involvement is required - just set the child up at the computer and he works at his own pace. Like unit studies, webquests may integrate many different subjects at once (math, science, social studies, language arts, etc).
Another project I did last year was a webquest for my “Teaching Children Science” methods class. This particular one is designed to teach weather precipitation to 2nd graders (based on South Carolina’s standards). Some of the links and youtube videos I have in the webquest may be outdated - feel free to download the webquest HTML files to your own computer and modify as you wish (if you’re handy with web design).
The webquest can be found at http://www.colliedogowners.com/webquest/index.htm.
I’ve listed the teacher’s guide below to show what it’s about if you’re the gotta-see-a-summary-first kinda person. 
Enjoy!
(BTW - homeschoolers can check out a variety of other webquests available online by simply going to google and doing a search for your subject + webquest!).
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TEACHER’S GUIDE
SOUTH CAROLINA STANDARDS:
GRADE 2 - Weather
Standard 2-3: The student will demonstrate an understanding of daily and seasonal weather conditions. (Earth Science)
Indicators Covered
2-3.2 Recall weather terminology (including temperature, wind direction, wind speed, and precipitation as rain, snow, sleet, and hail).
2-3.3 Illustrate the weather conditions of different seasons.
2-3.6 Identify safety precautions that one should take during severe weather conditions.
ABOUT THIS WEBQUEST
In this webquest, children become kid meteorologists at WKID Weather Station. Their first assignment, from Kim Handy, is to research and deliver a report on one of the 4 types of precipitation (Rain, Sleet, Snow, Hail). The same 7 questions are asked for each of the 4 precipitation types and the children are reminded to keep these in mind as they do their research.
A kid-friendly YouTube video showing situations with each of the 4 precipitation forms is included on each research page.
Extra activities are given for fun weather learning,
and may or may not enhance their understanding of the chosen topic.
Reports:
1 page paper describing their topic - should answer at least 5 questions.
1 page first person story describing what their day would be like if it was (Raining/Sleeting/Snowing/Hailing) outside.
Extra Credit:
For “promotion” (extra credit) within the news station, kids are encouraged to complete an oral report in front of class.
The webquest can be found at http://www.colliedogowners.com/webquest/index.htm.
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