Weather is a measurable change in earth's atmosphere. Because of its effect on people, weather has long been a subject of study and attempted prediction. Only in recent years have we been able to make weather predictions with any accuracy. In large and small groups students will begin to examine current technological instruments for their reliability in making weather predictions of their own. Technology research tools, small group collaboration, record keeping, presentation software, spreadsheets, word processing, action plans, story boards and electronic forums will be explored and refined.
Teacher arranges for a meteorologist to come to discuss technology used in weather forecasting.
Teacher divides class into small groups of 2 or 3. Groups conduct research using electronic and print resources to find the state of the art technology used in weather forecasting. Each group selects a weather instrument for further individual research, gathering information and graphic representations from various electronic sources to include in the weather technology booklet. Each group creates a storyboard for the layout of their weather technology booklet. Each group makes predictions about the accuracy of the weather instrument researched and includes predictions in their weather technology booklet.