Weather or Not?

Introduction:

Welcome! You and your partner will learn to interpret weather data and graphics by exploring some of the features presented at “Weather or Not”. You will need to know weather forecasting and how to navigate through various weather websites. That is where your research skills come in. Once you have gathered all of your information, you will complete the Weather or Not handout.

Task:

You will need to research many different weather related topics and place your complete answer on the handout provided.

Process:

First you will be assigned a partner. You will work together to gather data and complete the assignment.

Evaluation:

You will be graded as an individual by showing your cooperative learning skills and by completing the handout provided.

Directions

All of the following questions are on the handout provided. Here are the links that will assist you in find the information you will need to answer the questions.

Name all the capitals of the six New England states.

States and Capitals

What is the local high/low, UV Index, barometric pressure, dew point, wind speed, and humidity of all the cities mentioned above?

What does the high/low temperatures mean?

What time of the day is usually the high temperature and what time of the day is usually the low temperature and why?

Weather Channel

Weather Room

What does the UV-Exposure Index refer to, and why is it important?

Sun Awareness Program

What is barometric pressure and what does it tell us about the weather?

University of Illinois – Pressure and Winds

What is the cause of the dew point?