Friday, July 23, 2010

WEATHER PREDICTION & MAPS


One of the standards for 5th grade science is to understand weather predictions and weather maps. Using the following resources, you should be on your way to becoming an excellent Meteorologist! After you have read the articles, watched the videos, and played some interactive learning games, respond to the Discussion Board Questions.

Also, go to the "Earth Science Learning Links" for other super fun science Web sites, interactive games, and quizzes as often as you'd like to help youself improve and learn!!

Readings:

Predicting the Weather

Weather Instruments

Videos:

Weather and Climate-


Games:

Weather Maker

Weather Caves

Interactive Weather Map

Weather Map Discussion Board Forum:
Now that you have read and watched a video about Weather Predictions and Maps,
as well as played some interactive games, show me what you know by synthesizing the information.

*Evaluate and respond to two other blogs posted by classmates within one week. *Whether you agree or disagree with their comments, explain why with evidence from the readings and/or videos.
* Please follow online etiquette expectations with appropriate

feedback and respect of each other's thoughts and opinions

Discussion Forum Question:

Suppose you were a Meteorologist for your town. What data would you gather to make a prediction about the next day's weather. Why is this data important?

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