How Do Meteorologists Forecast the Weather?

This is a lesson that I developed where students learn how meteorologists predict the weather. Students will use surface weather maps, radar, satellite, and weather models from the National Weather Service to assess the current state of the weather and make a prediction.

Resource ID#: 31132 Type: Lesson Plan

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General Information

Subject(s): Science

Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Overhead Projector

Instructional Time: 3 Hour(s)

Keywords: Weather, Meteorology, Models

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan

Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction, Predict-Explain-Observe-Explain, Guided Inquiry (Level 3)

Resource Collection: General Collection

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