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- 6th - 12th
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Students examine factors which affect a vortex and create model tornadoes. They identify variables, pose a testable question, and perform an experiment using the scientific method. After they collect their data, students write a complete lab report. Full Review »
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- 4th - 6th
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Students discover different types of clouds, the levels in which the clouds are classified, and the precipitation associated with them. They gather information about clouds from a CD-ROM and then enter the information into a database. Full Review »
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- 1st - 3rd
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Students investigate weather phenomenon both locally as well as in countries around the world. This also heighten student awareness of the use of maps and the effect of the weather on different environments. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students discover how to use real time data by tracking the precipitation in Arizona. Using an Excel spreadsheet, they record their predictions for ten consecutive days. They analyze their predicted data with the actual precipitation after 10 days. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine what happens when air temperature drops and gets closer to the dewpoint. They perform a lab activity which illustrates the effects on humidity, precipitation and barometric air pressure. Full Review »
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- 4th - 6th
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Students study basic meteorology concepts. They build a simple barometer to measure air pressure. They explore the concepts of relative humidity, air convection currents and temperature inversionsand to discover their connection to weather prediction. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students collect weather data on a daily basis from a weather reporting station at a nearby airport via the internet. They complete a set of hand drawn and computer generated charts and graphs. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students research hurricanes. Students explore the stages of hurricanes, the Weather Forecasting Center, and tracking of hurricanes. They analyze information and produce a public service announcement educating the public on hurricane preparedness. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students participate in a job interview simulation for a meteorologist team for a local morning news program. In groups, they conduct Internet research on meteorology Websites and create resumes. Once students have examined how to interpret and present weather information, they create video tapes of weather team role-playing scenarios. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explore and discuss hurricanes, and examine how meteorologists, weather officers, and NASA researchers use measurement and data analysis to predict severe weather. They plot points on coordinate map, classify hurricanes according to NOAA guidelines, calculate speed of storms, make predictions on hurricance landfall, and interpret and analyze data. Full Review »
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