In this paper a teaching-learning sequence (TLS) introducing pre-service elementary teachers (PET)
to weather map reading, with emphasis on wind assignment, is presented. The TLS includes activities
about recognition of wind symbols, assignment of wind direction and wind speed on a weather map and
identification of wind characteristics in a weather forecast. Sixty PET capabilities and
difficulties in understanding weather maps were investigated, using inquiry-based learning
activities. The results show that most PET became more capable of reading weather maps and assigning
wind direction and speed on them. Our results also show that PET could be guided to understand
meteorology concepts useful in everyday life and in teaching their future students.