Exploration Students view Internet weather sites and begin to formulate ideas about what some of the symbols and maps represent. Students log and submit weather data at least twice a week. Weather Data Students gather and record weather data from selected sites on the chart provided. Weather Channel Intellicast CNN Weather Pathfinder Students interpret data and create graphs depicting patterns of change in weather.
Students make graphs showing relationships among temperature, wind, and wind chill.
Students create scatter plot showing correlation between precipitation and sky conditions. Students calculate how many hours and minutes of sunlight near their current location. Compare with New York City and Miami. Activity 3 - Weather Journal and Predictions Students draw pictures or take images of the sky and weather phenomena. Students should create stories about how weather affects daily life.