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3.49 Weather Instruments and Reading Scales Worksheet

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This Grade 3 Science worksheet provides structured practice on 3.49 Weather Instruments and Reading Scales. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Weather Instruments and Reading Scales - Identify weather tools and read scales accurately, including thermometers, barometers, anemometers, rain gauges, and wind vanes, to collect weather data. (NGSS SEPs; supports 3-ESS2-1)

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Grade 3

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Science

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Science Curriculum

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

Sofia reviews a circle investigation note at the weather station.Weather data: An anemometer is used to measure wind speed. It shows faster in the afternoon.What measurement is shown?

AThe rainfall was greater in the afternoon.

BThe air temperature must be below freezing.

CThe wind direction was 12 cm.

DThe wind speed was greater in the afternoon.

Solution & Explanation:An anemometer measures wind speed, so a faster reading in the afternoon means the wind speed was greater then.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

During a Grade 3 science activity at the library makerspace, Mateo uses a red data card.Weather data: A wind vane is used to measure wind direction. It shows north.What measurement is shown?

AThe temperature is north.

BRainfall is north.

CThe wind is coming from the north.

DThe thermometer points north.

Solution & Explanation:A wind vane shows the direction the wind comes from.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

Nora's group at the schoolyard records observations on a river chart.Weather data: A rain gauge is used to measure rainfall. It shows 3 cm.What measurement is shown?

AThe temperature was 3 cm.

B3 cm of rain fell.

CThe wind blew from 3 cm.

DThere were 3 clouds.

Solution & Explanation:A rain gauge measures how much rain fell.

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QWhat grade level and standards does this worksheet align with?

This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 3 Science students. It aligns with educational standard ESS.3.49 (Grade 3 science skill focused on Weather Instruments and Reading Scales.).