Students develop a research question based on the analysis of weather data over time. The project to set up the weather station and develop the weather news Website takes six weeks. Collecting data, reporting the weather, participating in Project W.A.R.M. and completing the research study continue throughout the school year. Student work focuses on learning the components of weather, gathering data with weather measurement instruments, interpreting the data, and forecasting weather conditions. Students use the Internet as a tool to research information, share data and disseminate local weather information through a student-designed weather Website.
Students also share and report information in a daily closed-circuit television report.
Know the six main factors or components of weather. Describe relationships between weather components. Use weather instruments to gather data. Analyze weather data and information to make predictions. Read and interpret weather maps.