Starting Smaller: A Weather Cast

Though the undertaking of a multimedia project may seem overwhelming, it can be done successfully for the children to retain information.  If the task is is one that seems too large to handle, try having the children write a weather cast.  Divide the students into groups and have each child, create symbols for their weather cast to place on a US Map.  Also have a state map as well. 

Create a large National Map for the children to place their symbols on.  A great activity is to have a US map on a computer and have the picture projected on the screen.  The students can create a PowerPoint to during their report.   A laptop and projector is can produce a nice weather background for the students to use in their reports.

Give the students this assignment:

• What is the national weather like in the north, south, west and east?

• What is the state's weather like today?

• Create a 3 day forecast which includes: Highs, lows, weather patterns, use of terms
  north, south, east, west, nation, state, local, etc.