Weather Careers

Every weather forecast begins with the work of dedicated scientists. This reading passage introduces students to the daily responsibilities of meteorologists, showing how they gather information, study weather maps, analyze computer models, and communicate forecasts that help people stay safe. Readers also discover the many places meteorologists work, from television stations and airports to government agencies and research centers.

This worksheet develops reading comprehension while giving students an inside look at an exciting STEM career. Vocabulary such as meteorologist, forecast, radar, satellite, computer model, and atmosphere is woven naturally into the reading, helping students build both science knowledge and academic vocabulary. Written in an encouraging, conversational style, the passage inspires curiosity about weather science and the people who study it every day.