Yale-New Haven Teachers InstituteHome The Hows and Whys of our Connecticut Weather by Jannine L. Farrell Contents of Curriculum Unit 94.05.06: Narrative Glossary of weather related terms Lesson Plans Surface Weather Maps and Symbols Increasing Weather Awareness with Noaa Weather Radio Annotated Bibliography for Teachers Periodicals Reading List for Students Materials for classroom use To Guide Entry I believe that children are constantly learning even when ...

Yale-New Haven Teachers InstituteHome Understanding and Maintaining the Classroom Weather Station by Joe Lewis Contents of Curriculum Unit 94.05.07: Preface Introduction The Classroom Weather Station Instruments Used To Measure Wind Measuring Air Pressure Measuring Temperature Measuring Relative Humidity Measuring Rainfall Activity Sheets Teacher’s Bibliography Student’s Bibliography To Guide Entry PREFACE I have participated in the Yale Teacher’s Ins ...

A STORM IS COMING What are the atmospheric readings as a storm approaches and departs a reporting station? Are there patterns or are they random? For weather data from various weather stations, use Use the The Unisys Weather Map (click on Current Surface Map or Regional Data Plots), WW210 (scroll down and click on surface observations map of the U.S. or your local region) from the University of Illinois, and/or Florida State University Weather Charts. Please follow these directions: ...

ACID RAIN Where does acid rain fall the most? Is there a pattern to where it falls or is it random? An instrument to test for the pH of acid rain samples If the distribution of acid rain in the continental United States follows some pattern, you should be able to make a hypothesis predicting the area you think more acid rain (shown by a higher pH) will fall. Then gather data to confirm or reject your hypothesis. Please follow these steps: Refer to this map of the United S ...

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ALTITUDE AND TEMPERATURE A radiosonde is released to investigate high altitude weather. What is the relationship between the altitude of a place and it's temperature? Is there a pattern or is it random? There are a few ways to approach this question.Please use one method: Compare the temperatures of six weather stations located at various altitudes. Try to choose weather stations close to the same time zone so that the stations are receiving approximately the same amount of sunlig ...

Blizzard Attack! Will you get there from here? You are about to come face to face with a major winter storm, one that could bring you lasting memories. The kind of storm that you'll one day say to your grandchildren, "I remember that big storm...and boy was it radical!" Well you get the point. Even though the experts have been tracking the storm inch by inch, as with all winter weather conditions, some unexpected and frightening changes may await you on your journey. Good l ...

Teachers' Guide! Blizzard Attack! I. Grade Level and Time Requirements This exercise has been developed for grades 7 through 12. Blizzard Attack will take between 1 to 2 hours to complete. Blizzard Attack may be done by a single student or in groups. II. Introduction This weather exercise has been designed to cover some of the basic skills needed to stay safe during winter storms. The same principles apply to any region of the country. The lesson takes the form of ...

Climate is an interactive lesson that teaches kids about climate, the historical record and description of average daily and seasonal weather events in a certain region. We explain climate so that kids can understand it, and how it relates to weather. We also let students explore various regional climates in the United States, offer an online quiz about the regional climates, and provide various climate-related activities for students to do. Grade Level: Climate is a lesson designed ...

Lesson: Cloudy With a Chance of ... Prerequisites: none Objectives: Use literature to create a class writing sample about weather. Materials: Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs by Judi Barrett Paper, pencils, glue, fabric, markers, glitter, cotton balls, etc. Introduction: Read Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs aloud to the class. Body: Divide the class into groups of two to three students each. Explain that the class is going to create their own version of "Cloudy With a Chance ...

DEW POINT AND ACTUAL AIR TEMPERATURES What is the relationship between dew point temperature and actual air temperature as a storm approaches? Is there a pattern or is it random? Use The Unisys Weather Map (click on Current Surface Map or Regional Data Plots), or WW210 (scroll down and click on surface observations map of the U.S. or your local region) from the University of Illinois. Please follow these directions: Obtain a weather map from your teacher. Mark the position of the ...

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DIRECTION AND SPEED OF WEATHER Do storms move in a pattern or are they random? Use Radar Summary from Intellicast/WSI Corp. , Radar Loop from Intellicast/WSI Corp., the US Loop Satellite Map from Yahoo! Weather or Radar Sumary from the Weather Channel to note storms as they move across Canada, the continental United States, Mexico and the Caribbean. Or use the Radar Plots from Unisys in which you can choose radar images for the past twelve hours. Please follow these directions: Ob ...

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FACING THE FRONTS HEAD ON Grade Levels: 7th and 8th Subjects: Science, Math, & Language Arts Learner Outcomes: The students will explore and understand air masses, fronts, and boundaries. The students will discuss and investigate the movement of air masses and fronts and their effect on weather. Duration of Lesson: 3-4 class periods (50 min) Materials: Textbook weather map (blank) computer with internet access materials Weath ...

Flash Flood! is an interactive lesson about flash floods and other types of floods. The lesson lets students learn about and identify different types of floods. It has information on how to prepare for a flood, teaches about flood watches and warnings, has an online quiz to review information, and an assignment where students will be looking for and recording flood watches. Grade Level: This lesson is designed for grades 3 - 10. It is designed to be completed in 30 - 60 minut ...

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Welcome, Mayor... Have a Hurricane! Introduction: How to complete this lesson. Your Storm: It's named Olivia. Hurricane Basics: What are they? Your Staff: Different perspectives. Decide! Stay here or head out? Hit or Miss? Teacher's Guide You've just been elected mayor of Pensacola Beach, Florida! There's one problem. A hurricane is brewing... and it may be heading this way. This lesson puts you in charge of the town. You have to decide whether or not to evacuate your town... and explain to your voters why they should run or stay! Expert Main Page Lessons Index

LATITUDE AND TEMPERATURE What is the relationship between the latitude of a place and its temperature? Compare the latitude of five weather stations and the present temperatures of those stations. Try to choose weather stations close to the same longitude line so that the stations are receiving approximately the same amount of sunlight. Make a data table using a spreadsheet with the variables of "Latitude" and "Temperature". Round off the latitude to the nearest degree and arrange the la ...

Lightning and Thunder Type of Lesson: Experiment Time Needed: 10 minutes Standards Addressed MEGOSE EAW1 Describe the atmosphere. MEGOSE EAW2 Describe weather conditions and climates. MEGOSE EAW3 Describe seasonal changes in weather. MEGOSE EAW4 Explain appropriate safety precautions during severe weather. MEGOSE EAW6 Describe patterns of changing weather and how they are measured. MEGOSE EAW10 Explain and predict general weather patterns and storms. Quick Summary of Lesson T ...

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Make it Rain! Type of Lesson: Hands-on activity Time Needed: 30 minutes Standards Addressed MEGOSE EH1 Describe how water exists on earth in three states. MEGOSE EH2 Trace the path that rain water follows after it falls. MEGOSE EH5 Describe various forms that water takes on the earth's surface and conditions under which they exist. MEGOSE EAW2 Describe weather conditions and climates. MEGOSE EAW7 Explain the water cycle and its relationship to weather patterns. MEGOSE EAW10 Expl ...

WEATHER FOLKLORE Grade Level: 7th and 8th Subject: Science and Language Arts Learner Outcomes: The students will research old weather sayings such as:" a red sky at night is a sailor's delight" and evaluate the accuracy and history behind the origin of each saying. Duration of Lesson: 2 class periods (50 minutes) Materials: computer with internet access, Social Issue Research Series (SIRS) or any online library source Technology Tools/Courseware: Inter ...

BACKYARD METEOROLOGIST Grade Level: 7 - 8 Subject: Science and Mathematics Learner Outcomes: The student will construct a simple weather station consisting of a thermometer, barometer, anemometer, and spychrometer. The student will demonstrate the ability to use the instruments by accurately collecting data. Duration of Lesson: 3 days (50 minute class periods) Materials: Anemometer -- bicycle wheel assemblies, bicycle speedometer, 5 2-liter soda bottles, 1 gallon plasti ...

The Cloud Case is an interactive online lesson about how clouds form through the principles of condensation and evaporation. The lesson is written around an experiment that the student can perform, or can watch being performed, that will illustrate the ideas of the lesson. Grade Level: This lesson has been designed for grades 5 - 8. It is designed to take 30 minutes to read through and complete. Performing the experiment will take longer. Overview: This lesson teaches how ...

This lesson has been designed for ages 3 - 8. Purpose: Welcome to The Disaster Spot! It's purpose is to teach about natural disasters. We have sections on various natural disasters, describing what they are like, and what kind of power they have. We have also included information on how to protect and prepare yourself for those disasters, including ways to protect your house from damage. The Lessons: There are two lessons contained in the Disaster Spot. The first is about ...

Going Around in Circles To scientists who study them, twisters are the most fascinating storms on Earth. In this lesson adapted from the Why Files, we take a gander at the wild, whirling winds. Exactly what are tornadoes? (Here's a logical starting point. To continue reading, hit "more" at the bottom of each page.) Twister energy. What's the latest word on tornado prediction? Protect yourself when the sirens blare. The famous twisted quiz. Teacher's Guide I predict that ...

Weather Consultant You are the climate expert! Introduction Your Assignment Help Your Clients! More Than Numbers Give Some Advice! Teachers' Guide You've just been hired as a weather consultant for Acme Weather Services. Take your weather knowledge and help others! Main Home Page Expert Home Page WeatherEye is a public service of KGAN and is sponsored by Central Iowa Power Cooperative (CIPCO). Click on Louie the Lightning Bug for electrical safety information and the Electric Universe. Copyright 1995-2005 Sinclair Acquisition IV, Inc. WeatherEye and the WeatherEye logo are service marks of KGAN. Climate lesson created by Meteorologist Mike O'Lenick