Goals:

To understand the preparation involved everyday to present the day's forecast.

To understand how the instruments are used to create an overall model for predicting weather.

To develop an understanding of the terminology and symbols used in presenting the weather maps.

Science - use of instruments for predicting weather

Language Arts - reflective writing

Materials:

Arrangements for transportation

Notebook and pencil (Encourage students to take notes for journal entry later on.)

Procedure: (one half day)

The instructor needs to find a meteorologist that uses instruments every day to complete the above objectives. Students should come prepared with questions for the meteorologist written out in advance. If there is an opportunity, an experiment could be done launching a weather balloon.

Assessment:

After the visit, students will have the opportunity to write in their journals to demonstrate what they gained by visiting their local weather station. Criteria for success: In their journal entry students must express a clear understanding of the importance of the instruments used in predicting weather and be familiar with process of prediction.

Extensions:

Have pairs of students prepare to give the day's forecast each day at the beginning of class for the next couple weeks.

Making Waves - written by Jennifer Cannistra, Jamie Hanna, Michael LeRoy, & Kim Mongoven

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