---
title: "S4E4: Weather Prediction and Patterns (Georgia Science standard)"
code: S4E4
cite_as: Georgia Standards of Excellence, Science, S4E4
subject: science
grades:
  - grade-4
language: en
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# S4E4: Weather Prediction and Patterns

Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to predict weather events and infer weather patterns using weather charts/maps and collected weather data.

- Subject: Science
- Appears in: Grade 4, https://georgiahomeroom.org/standards/science/grade-4.md

## Expectations

- **S4E4.a**: Construct an explanation of how weather instruments (thermometer, rain gauge, barometer, wind vane, and anemometer) are used in gathering weather data and making forecasts.
- **S4E4.b**: Interpret data from weather maps, including fronts (warm, cold, and stationary), temperature, pressure, and precipitation to make an informed prediction about tomorrow's weather.
- **S4E4.c**: Ask questions and use observations of cloud types (cirrus, stratus, and cumulus) and data of weather conditions to predict weather events.
- **S4E4.d**: Construct an explanation based on research to communicate the difference between weather and climate.

## Georgia Milestones coverage

No Georgia Milestones blueprint cites this standard.

Source: Georgia Standards of Excellence, published by the Georgia Department of Education at case.georgiastandards.org.