wehaveajobforyoumeteorologylessonplan3

We Have a Job for You,
	Meteorology
Grade Level: 9
Subject(s): Science, Math, English

Learner Outcomes: The student will:
1.) Build equipment that will measure weather phenomena.
2.) Measure and record data about weather phenomena.
3.) Explain how the equipment measures a specific weather phenomena.
4.) Relate the weather phenomena to the collected data.
5.) Explore meteorology as a career.

Time Frame: Five 90-minute class periods

Materials:
*See Rain Gauge* Lab**
*See Solar Clinometer* Lab**
*See Psychrometer* Lab**
*See Thermometer* Lab**
*See Barometer* Lab**
*See Weather Vane* Lab**
*See Anemometer* Lab**

Technology Tools/Courseware:
Computer with programs for word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, Internet.

Teacher Notes:
Caution students about safety when cutting 2-liter bottles.

Procedures:

The teacher should prepare a demonstration model of each piece of weather equipment. Teacher will begin discussion by asking, "What could this apparatus be used for?" Question-asking skills can be developed when students inspect the equipment and ask questions to determine the purpose of the apparatus. Teacher should limit answers to "yes" or "no."

The students will work in groups to build each piece of equipment. (Each group could build each piece of equipment or each group could build a different piece of equipment. Let time and finances help you determine which choice to make here.) Students will use the equipment to measure various aspects of weather; investigate and explain how the equipment works; and relate the data to the weather phenomena. The data can be recorded in a spreadsheet and information can be graphed.

They will use this information as they investigate meteorology as a career. Investigation techniques can include: the Internet, library research of periodicals and books, phone calls, faxes, or emails to forecasters across the U.S. or world.

Modifications:
This lesson easily adapts to modifications--
Handouts printed in large text as well as non-glare blue paper for the visually impaired
Use of overhead projector for visually impaired
Cooperative grouping--(peer tutoring)
Making a weather station in lieu of written report
Extended time
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Enrichment activities:
Visit area news stations and talk with the local forecasters.
Determine the placement of 3 marks on the thermometer, extrapolate 3 other specific positions on the thermometer they create, determine their accuracy.
Use weather data to make predictions about the weather.
Investigate the relationship between barometric pressure, hurricane severity, and the Bernoulli Principle.
Students can create a PowerPoint presentation. See attached site if you need a tutorial for creating a PowerPoint presentation: http/:www.microsoft.com/education/curric/ppt97/start.htm
Scavenger Hunt

Evaluation/Assessment:(many possibilities here)
Complete assigned apparatus.
Complete Excel graph with recorded data for assigned period of time.
Oral or written presentation (Word document) of the explanation of all or a specific piece of equipment.
"Q & A" participation with class about the apparatus they created and the data they have recorded. Each student prepares 1 question about each piece of equipment or the weather phenomena associated with it. Each student should be prepared to answer class questions about the assigned equipment and the data they collected using the equipment.
Written report about meteorology as a career-- include necessary education, required job skills, and expected income.
*Jeopardy Review Game*
*Taboo Review Game*
*Tribond Review Game*
*Review Board Game I*
*Review Board Game II*
Short quizzes including vocabulary and concepts to evaluate comprehension and re-teach topics as the lesson progresses.
Final test including vocabulary and concepts.