As an entire class, determine which weather patterns to track and the types of predictions that correspond with those patterns. Teacher reviews with the entire class the format of the electronic weather log. Students will keep track of daily weather reports, weather patterns and predictions in the log. Teacher reviews with the entire class how to logon to the district network for Internet access. Teacher reviews with the entire class the format of their electronic weather logs.
Students list weather issues discussed during their forum in their electronic weather logs.
Students work in small groups to discuss weather-related problems and possible solutions. Teacher conferences with each small group during their discussion of weather-related problems and possible solutions. Each group develops an action plan to address identified weather-related problems and submits it to the appropriate service agency. The teachers needs to arrange for a meteorologist to come speak to the class Divide class into small groups for research and presentations Arrange classroom for small and large group work and presentations Teacher needs to make sure students have signed AUP and have Internet access Determine if students will save work to the computer s hard drive, on diskette, or in an electronic portfolio and plan accordingly.