http://www.teachengineering.org/view_lesson.php?url=collection/cub_/lessons/cub_weather/cub_weather_lesson01.xmllessontext/xmlIntegrated Teaching and Learning Program, atmosphereclimateweather forecastair pressureanemometeratmospherebarometerclimatehygrometerhumiditymeteorologistprecipitationtropospherewater vaporweatherwind speed

Students are introduced to the basics of the Earth’s weather. Concepts include fundamental causes of common weather phenomena such as temperature changes, wind, clouds, rain and snow. The different factors that affect the weather and the instruments that measure weather data are also addressed.

Engineers analyze information about weather when designing instruments such as barometers, thermometers and anemometers, as well as software that integrates complex weather information for meteorologists to use. Civil engineers utilize weather data when designing houses and other structures, to ensure that those designs are appropriate for the climate of their locations. Environmental engineers analyze weather measurements to determine the placement and effectiveness of renewable energy technologies, such as wind farms and solar arrays. Engineers also serve an important role in designing products that enable people to more comfortably adjust to the weather (for example, waterproof jackets, heated driveways and sunscreen, among many other weather-resistant goods).Describe the role of the sun in the Earth’s weather systems.List four factors that influence weather systems and the instruments used to measure them.Explain several ways that engineers analyze and use weather measurements to inform their designs.15TeachEngineering.orgMarissa ForbesGlen SirakavitMalinda Schaefer ZarskeJanet Yowellhttp://www.goes.noaa.gov/GIFS/ECW1.JPGhttp://ga.water.usgs.gov/edu/graphics/wcmaindiagram2.jpghttp://www.eo.ucar.edu/webweather/cumulus.htmlhttp://www.jpl.nasa.gov/images/earth/cirrus_browse.jpgS11416D0International_Technology_Education_Association-ITEA_STL_StandardsTechnologyF. New products and systems can be developed to solve problems or to help do things that could not be done without the help of technology. 68S11416DDInternational_Technology_Education_Association-ITEA_STL_StandardsTechnologyF. Knowledge gained from other fields of study has a direct effect on the development of technological products and systems.68S11425C5ColoradoSciencea. Differentiate between basic and severe weather conditions, and develop an appropriate action plan for personal safety and the safety of others 88S11425C2ColoradoSciencea. Develop, communicate and justify an evidence-based scientific explanation to account for Earth's different climates 88United StatesCopyright 2012 - Integrated Teaching and Learning Program, College of Engineering, University of Colorado at Boulderhttp://www.teachengineering.org/policy_ipp.phphttp://www.teachengineering.org/2011-03-318Teacher