The sixth grade class at East Moriches School learns about weather and weather prediction in science class and how to research information using the Internet in computer class. They use charts and graphs to record and display their data. Disseminate local weather conditions to the school and surrounding community. Do a research study to see what they can learn by collecting weather data over a period of time. Students learn about weather and weather prediction and how to research information using the Internet.
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.