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Activity (Hands-On)Grades 4 - 6

Weather Forecasting: How Predictable!

Students follow weather forecasts to gauge their accuracy and produce a weather report for the class. They develop skills of observation, recording and reporting.

Image of a doll-like weatherman pointing to a large map marked with a red line (front) and H (high pressure system).Students learn about weather forecasting

Engineers must understand global and localized weather patterns for many reasons. Environmental engineers are concerned with weather because it indicates how and when a pollutant may travel. Mechanical, electrical, computer and aerospace engineers must thoroughly understand weather when they design equipment and technology used outdoors or used to predict and measure weather, such as radar, satellites, storm sensors and weather modeling software applications.

After this activity, students should be able to:

  • Learn how to prepare a weather report based on real-life weather forecasts.
  • Apply skills in analysis, synthesis, evaluation and explanation to their writing and speaking.
  • Write and speak in the content areas using the technical vocabulary of the subject accurately.
  • Use reading, writing, speaking, listening and viewing skills to solve problems and answer questions.

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