Sky Watchers

Every weather forecast begins with information collected high above Earth’s surface. This reading passage introduces students to two important tools that help meteorologists understand what’s happening in the atmosphere: satellites and weather balloons. Readers discover how satellites photograph clouds and storms from space while weather balloons measure temperature, humidity, and air pressure as they rise through the sky.

This worksheet strengthens reading comprehension by helping students connect scientific tools with the information they provide. Vocabulary including satellite, weather balloon, humidity, air pressure, atmosphere, and forecast is presented in an engaging and easy-to-follow way. Written as if a teacher were explaining the topic during class, the passage encourages students to appreciate the technology working behind every daily weather report.