What’s the Weather

Grade Levels: K and 2

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Program Details

Students will investigate weather and its impact on race day through data collection and decision making.

Program Name

What’s the Weather

Program Hours

9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; 7 days a week (based on availability)

Format

On Site or at your location (Off Site)

Length

45 minutes

Pricing

Includes Admission and One Free Group Leader per 10 Students

Additional Cost or Add-ons

- Purchased Lunch
- Parents or Additional Adults

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Weather Investigation, Data Collection

Special Considerations: The 2nd-grade lesson includes the use of weather devices including a temperature reader and an anemometer.

Program Description: Weather has a major impact on our lives and in NASCAR. Weather conditions can affect several aspects of a race, from start times and delays to tires, track temperature, car performance and more. Students will learn about and explore how the weather affects racing and make decisions about a race based on different weather conditions.

Curriculum Standards:

National: K-ESS2.1; ESS2.D; K.CC.A; K.MD.B.3; 2.CC.A; 2.MD.B.3

North Carolina: ESS.K.1; ESS.2.1; NC.K.CC.1-5; NC.OA.1-3; NC.K.OA.2; NC.2.OA.1-4; NC.2.NBT.1-8; NC.2.MD.1-4

South Carolina: K-ESS2.1.D; K-ESS3-2; K.NS.1-4; N.NSBT.1; K.ATO.2-4; 2.NSBT.1-6; 2.ATO.1-3; 2.MDA.1-7

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What’s the Weather

Grade Levels: K and 2

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Weather Investigation, Data Collection