EdHeads – Weather Forecasting



EdHeads – Weather Forecasting

Meteorologists use various tools to observe and predict the weather. Satellites, weather balloons, and radar help scientists forecast short-term and long-term weather. In today’s activity, you will be modeling as a meteorologist to report current weather and forecast future weather.

Use activities/weather/index.htm to complete the assignment.

PART I: REPORTING THE WEATHER

1. Look at the red word box that says “click here to start,” and click on it.

2. Click on the “report the weather” option.

3. Listen to the directions given.

4. Click on “Start Level 1.”

5. Click “start” and follow the prompts you are given.

6. Answer the following questions.

Level 1

1. What kind of system is moving over Cleveland? ___________________

2. What are the skies like over Cleveland? ________________________

3. What is the relationship between air pressure and weather?

_____________________________________________________

Level 2

1. What is the weather like in Milwaukee and Chicago? ____________

2. Why do you think the weather is like this? _______________________

________________________________________________________

Level 3

1. What kind of pressure is over both Springfield and St. Louis? ________

2. How does this affect the weather in these cities? ___________________

_________________________________________________________

NEXT

When you are finished with the weather reports, click on the blue box that says “predict weather.”

PART II: PREDICT THE WEATHER

1. Click on the blue box at the bottom right of the screen that says “weather predicting.”

EdHeads – Weather Forecasting

Meteorologists use various tools to observe and predict the weather. Satellites, weather balloons, and radar help scientists forecast short-term and long-term weather. In today’s activity, you will be modeling as a meteorologist to report current weather and forecast future weather.

Use activities/weather/index.htm to complete the assignment.

PART I: REPORTING THE WEATHER

1. Look at the red word box that says “click here to start,” and click on it.

2. Click on the “report the weather” option.

3. Listen to the directions given.

4. Click on “Start Level 1.”

5. Click “start” and follow the prompts you are given.

6. Answer the following questions.

Level 1

1. What kind of system is moving over Cleveland? ___________________

2. What are the skies like over Cleveland? ________________________

3. What is the relationship between air pressure and weather?

_____________________________________________________

Level 2

1. What is the weather like in Milwaukee and Chicago? ____________

2. Why do you think the weather is like this? _______________________

________________________________________________________

Level 3

1. What kind of pressure is over both Springfield and St. Louis? ________

2. How does this affect the weather in these cities? ___________________

_________________________________________________________

NEXT

When you are finished with the weather reports, click on the blue box that says “predict weather.”

PART II: PREDICT THE WEATHER

1. Click on the blue box at the bottom right of the screen that says “weather predicting.”

2. Listen to the directions given.

3. Click on “Start Level 1.”

Level 1

1. What was the temperature in Spingfield, Illinois? _________________

2. What is the best way to predict weather? _________________________

3. Warm and cold fronts cause weather in from of them to do what?

________________________________________________________

Level 2

1. What is a wind barb? ________________________________________

2. Weather generally travels in what direction across our country?

_______________________________________________________

Complete the following chart for your Level 2 weather predictions

|Weather Conditions |Monday |Tuesday |Wednesday |

|Temperature |Actual: |Actual: |Actual: |

| | | | |

| |Predicted: |Predicted: |Predicted: |

|Precipitation |Actual: |Actual: |Actual: |

| | | | |

| |Predicted: |Predicted: |Predicted: |

|Cloud cover |Actual: |Actual: |Actual: |

| | | | |

| |Predicted: |Predicted: |Predicted: |

2. Listen to the directions given.

3. Click on “Start Level 1.”

Level 1

1. What was the temperature in Spingfield, Illinois? _________________

2. What is the best way to predict weather? _________________________

3. Warm and cold fronts cause weather in from of them to do what?

________________________________________________________

Level 2

1. What is a wind barb? ________________________________________

2. Weather generally travels in what direction across our country?

_______________________________________________________

Complete the following chart for your Level 2 weather predictions

|Weather Conditions |Monday |Tuesday |Wednesday |

|Temperature |Actual: |Actual: |Actual: |

| | | | |

| |Predicted: |Predicted: |Predicted: |

|Precipitation |Actual: |Actual: |Actual: |

| | | | |

| |Predicted: |Predicted: |Predicted: |

|Cloud cover |Actual: |Actual: |Actual: |

| | | | |

| |Predicted: |Predicted: |Predicted: |

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