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Weather Basics Worksheets and Activities

Explore our Weather Basics curriculum resources hub for grades K-5, featuring printable worksheets, interactive games, reading passages, and hands-on activities. From observing daily weather to analyzing climate data, these teacher-authored materials build foundational science skills across elementary grade levels.

Worksheet
Weather Watch - worksheet educational content
Grades K–2

Weather Watch

Worksheet · NGSS K-ESS2-1 | CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.5

$1.50
Worksheet
Weather Clues - worksheet educational content
Grades K–2

Weather Clues

Worksheet · NGSS K-ESS2-1 | CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.5

$1.50
Worksheet
Weather Words - worksheet educational content
Grades K–2

Weather Words

Worksheet · NGSS K-ESS2-1 AND CCSS L.K.5

$1.50
Worksheet
Will It Rain? - worksheet educational content
Grades K–2

Will It Rain?

Worksheet · NGSS K-ESS2-1

$1.50
Worksheet
What Will You Wear? - worksheet educational content
Grades K–2

What Will You Wear?

Worksheet · NGSS K-ESS2-1

$1.50
Worksheet
Dress for the Weather - worksheet educational content
Grades K–2

Dress for the Weather

Worksheet · NGSS K-ESS2-1

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Sunny Spot, Shady Spot - worksheet educational content
Grades K–2

Sunny Spot, Shady Spot

Worksheet · NGSS K-PS3-1 AND CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.K.5

$1.50
Worksheet
Day or Night? - worksheet educational content
Grades K–2

Day or Night?

Worksheet · NGSS 1-ESS1-1 AND CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.K.5

$1.50
Worksheet
What Is Weather? - worksheet educational content
Grades K–2

What Is Weather?

Worksheet · NGSS K-ESS2-1

$1.50
Worksheet
Sunny, Cloudy, Rainy, Windy - worksheet educational content
Grades K–2

Sunny, Cloudy, Rainy, Windy

Worksheet · NGSS K-ESS2-1

$1.50
Worksheet
Hot and Cold Weather - worksheet educational content
Grades K–2

Hot and Cold Weather

Worksheet · NGSS K-ESS2-1

$1.50
Worksheet
My Weather Week - worksheet educational content
Grades K–2

My Weather Week

Worksheet · NGSS K-ESS2-1

$1.50
Worksheet
Weather and Clothing - worksheet educational content
Grades K–2

Weather and Clothing

Worksheet · NGSS K-ESS2-1

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Observing Weather - worksheet educational content
Grades K–5

Observing Weather

Worksheet · NGSS K-ESS2-1

Free
Worksheet
Weather-Watching - worksheet educational content
Grades K–5

Weather-Watching

Worksheet · NGSS K-ESS2-1

$1.50
Worksheet
Weather Instruments - worksheet educational content
Grades K–5

Weather Instruments

Worksheet · NGSS K-ESS2-1

$1.50
Worksheet
Identifying Weather Instruments - worksheet educational content
Grades K–5

Identifying Weather Instruments

Worksheet · NGSS 3-ESS2-1

$1.50
Worksheet
Tracking Weather Data - worksheet educational content
Grades K–5

Tracking Weather Data

Worksheet · NGSS K-ESS2-1

$1.50
Worksheet
Reading Weather Data - worksheet educational content
Grades K–5

Reading Weather Data

Worksheet · NGSS K-ESS2-1

$1.50
Worksheet
Be a Weather Watcher - worksheet educational content
Grades K–5

Be a Weather Watcher

Worksheet · NGSS K-ESS2-1

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Meet the Weather Instruments - worksheet educational content
Grades K–5

Meet the Weather Instruments

Worksheet · NGSS K-ESS2-1

$1.50
Worksheet
How to Read Weather Data - worksheet educational content
Grades K–5

How to Read Weather Data

Worksheet · NGSS K-ESS2-1

$1.50
Worksheet
Weather Maps - worksheet educational content
Grades K–5

Weather Maps

Worksheet · NGSS K-ESS2-1

$1.50
Passage
What Is an Atmospheric Physicist? - reading educational content
Grades 3–8

What Is an Atmospheric Physicist?

Reading Passage

$1.50
Worksheet
Pack the Suitcase - worksheet educational content
Grades 3–5

Pack the Suitcase

Worksheet · NGSS 3-ESS2-2

$1.50
Passage
Who Invented the Anemometer - reading educational content
Grades 3–8

Who Invented the Anemometer

Reading Passage

$1.50
Worksheet
Climate Data Detectives - worksheet educational content
Grades 3–5

Climate Data Detectives

Worksheet · NGSS 3-ESS2-1

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Passage
What is a Barometer - reading educational content
Grades 3–8

What is a Barometer

Reading Passage

$1.50
Worksheet
Habitat Detectives - worksheet educational content
Grades 3–5

Habitat Detectives

Worksheet · NGSS 3-ESS2-2; CCSS 3.MD.B.3

$1.50
Passage
Who Invented the Barometer - reading educational content
Grades 3–8

Who Invented the Barometer

Reading Passage

$1.50
Worksheet
My Temperature Week - worksheet educational content
Grades 3–5

My Temperature Week

Worksheet · NGSS 3-ESS2-1

$1.50
Passage
How To Calculate Atmospheric Pressure - reading educational content
Grades 3–20

How To Calculate Atmospheric Pressure

Reading Passage

$1.50
Worksheet
Graph the Temperature Data - worksheet educational content
Grades 3–5

Graph the Temperature Data

Worksheet · NGSS 3-ESS2-1

$1.50
Worksheet
How Scientists Measure Weather - worksheet educational content
Grades 3–5

How Scientists Measure Weather

Worksheet · NGSS 3-ESS2-1

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Reading Weather Instruments - worksheet educational content
Grades 3–5

Reading Weather Instruments

Worksheet · NGSS 3-ESS2-1

$1.50
Worksheet
Two Weeks of Weather - worksheet educational content
Grades 3–5

Two Weeks of Weather

Worksheet · NGSS 3-ESS2-1

$1.50
Worksheet
Field Trip Forecast - worksheet educational content
Grades 3–5

Field Trip Forecast

Worksheet · NGSS 3-ESS2-1

$1.50
Worksheet
Cloud Formation Investigation - worksheet educational content
Grades 3–6

Cloud Formation Investigation

Worksheet · NGSS 5-ESS2-1

$1.50
Worksheet
Sorting Clouds by Type - worksheet educational content
Grades 3–5

Sorting Clouds by Type

Worksheet · NGSS 5-ESS2-1

$1.50
Passage
Weather Maps and Forecasting - reading educational content
Grades 5–8

Weather Maps and Forecasting

Reading Passage · MS-ESS2-5

$1.50
Worksheet
Reading a Weather Map - worksheet educational content
Grades 5–8

Reading a Weather Map

Worksheet · NGSS MS-ESS2-5

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Passage
How Do Scientists Measure Weather - reading educational content
Grades 5–8

How Do Scientists Measure Weather

Reading Passage · MS-ESS2-5

$1.50
Worksheet
Reading a Rainfall Map - worksheet educational content
Grades 5–8

Reading a Rainfall Map

Worksheet · NGSS MS-ESS2-5

$1.50
Passage
How Do Weather Satellites Work - reading educational content
Grades 5–8

How Do Weather Satellites Work

Reading Passage · MS-ESS2-5

$1.50
Passage
How Does Weather Radar Work - reading educational content
Grades 5–8

How Does Weather Radar Work

Reading Passage · MS-ESS2-5

$1.50
Passage
How Do Weather Apps Work - reading educational content
Grades 5–8

How Do Weather Apps Work

Reading Passage · MS-ESS2-5

$1.50
Passage
How Barometers Predict Weather - reading educational content
Grade 6

How Barometers Predict Weather

Reading Passage

$1.50
Passage
Types of Barometers - reading educational content
Grade 6

Types of Barometers

Reading Passage · 3-5-ETS1-1

$1.50
Passage
What Measures Air Pressure? - reading educational content
Grade 6

What Measures Air Pressure?

Reading Passage

$1.50

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About these Weather Basics worksheets and activities

Weather Basics resources introduce students to the science of weather through a carefully scaffolded progression. In kindergarten and first grade, children learn to observe and describe weather conditions such as sunny, cloudy, rainy, and windy, connecting weather to clothing choices and daily routines. As students move into grades 2-3, they explore weather instruments like thermometers and rain gauges, record temperature data, and begin graphing seasonal changes. By grades 4-5, learners read weather maps, analyze climate data, and investigate how technology such as satellites and radar helps forecast weather. Related concepts include the water cycle, seasons, climate zones, and severe weather safety. The four subtopics-Observing Weather, Weather Instruments, Reading Weather Maps, and Analyzing Weather Data-are interwoven across resources to build a comprehensive understanding of weather patterns and measurement.

What these worksheets cover

  • Observing Weather
  • Weather Instruments
  • Reading Weather Maps
  • Analyzing Weather Data

Using these in your classroom

This hub lets teachers select the right level for whole-group instruction, then differentiate for small groups, centers, or independent practice. Use the simpler observation worksheets and matching activities for intervention or English learners, while advanced students can tackle data analysis and map-reading passages. Printable resources work well for homework or literacy centers, and digital versions support remote learning or computer stations. The no-prep, standards-aligned materials are also ideal for review, assessment, or as a sub-plan resource. Mix and match across grades to meet each student's needs.

Standards alignment

These resources align with grade-level Common Core State Standards for reading informational text and mathematical practices, as well as Next Generation Science Standards for Earth and space sciences across K-5. Specific standards vary by resource and grade level.

Frequently asked questions

Are these Weather Basics worksheets printable?

Yes, many of our Weather Basics worksheets are printable PDFs. Some resources are free, while others require a paid Workybooks membership. You can easily print them for classroom use, homework, or centers.

Are these Weather Basics worksheets for kids of all elementary grades?

Absolutely. Our Weather Basics worksheets for kids span kindergarten through fifth grade, with content that progresses from simple weather observation to analyzing data and reading maps. You can find resources tailored to each grade level.

Do I need a membership to access all resources?

A few resources are free, but most require a Workybooks membership. With a membership, you get unlimited access to all worksheets, games, reading passages, and activities across every grade and subject.

How can I differentiate weather instruction for a mixed-ability classroom?

Our hub offers resources at varying difficulty levels. Use simpler matching and coloring sheets for struggling learners, and more complex data analysis or map-reading passages for advanced students. You can also assign different resources to different groups during centers or small-group time.