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Weather Map Lesson Plans
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Students see how temperatures across the United States vary. They use technology in order to find, print, and produce a color-coded weather map. They utilize worksheets and websites imbedded in this plan to help them with their project.
Students explore different types of weather maps. In this meteorology lesson, students define weather terms. Students form groups to research six different kinds of weather maps.
Students investigate weather maps. In this weather lesson, students discover the meaning of different weather icons and symbols. Working independently, students use the local forecast to correctly label a state map.
Ninth graders explore weather by analyzing maps. In this temperature lesson, 9th graders view black and white weather maps of locations in which the weather changes often. Students identify the isolines used on the maps and utilize the Internet to view further weather maps and facts.
Pupils explore the role of weather in their lives. In this weather activity, students compare and contrast maps that display weather patterns and use weather symbols to make a weather map. Pupils determine the weather patterns that may have contributed to the Dust Bowl.
Second graders point out symbols for high and low pressure that would be found on weather maps. They break into small groups and use a copy of the weather maps file to make observations about the maps and come up with an explanation of what kind of weather is associated with high or low pressure.
Fourth graders study weather maps. In this science lesson, 4th graders view weather maps and discuss the information they contain. Students predict the weather using the weather maps.
Students explore how to read a weather map and answer questions about one on a provided worksheet.
Learners construct weather maps after collecting data from national newspapers. Then, using the data, students create graphs and make a 5-day forecast.
Students explain how storm tracking is important to understanding sources of acid rain pollution. The read and explain a weather map. They set up plastic or glass collection container for rain in an open area away from buildings and trees.
