Organize and analyze your data, modifying the procedures outlined in the winter storm and hurricane activities to reflect the group and individual responsibilities of this activity. Draw conclusions and summarize your findings. Each activity is designed to take at least two 45 minute class periods. This is only an estimate and times will vary. Suggested working groups would be 2-5 students.
Meteorologists are scientists who study the weather.
When meteorologists talk about the weather, they use a specialized vocabulary . They also apply the laws of physics to a study of the atmosphere in an attempt to forecast the weather. Students should develop an understanding of energy in the earth system science and technology in local, national, and global challenges nature of scientific knowledge Vocabulary Air pressure pressure exerted by the weight of a column of air above a given point. Air mass large body of air, usually 1600 km or more across, that is characterized by homogeneous physical properties at any given altitude. Anticyclone area of high atmospheric pressure characterized by diverging and rotating winds and subsiding air aloft.