Learning Goals
Students will be able to interpret weather map symbols, fronts, and high- and low-pressure systems on isobar maps to describe current weather conditions and explain day-to-day weather change.
Students will be able to collect and compare multi-day weather map data to identify patterns in air-mass movement, pressure systems, and storm paths that support a short-range forecast.
Students will be able to analyze weather evidence to justify a next-day community forecast with claims grounded in map patterns rather than guesses.
Students will be able to design and revise a weather investigation question and method that focus on how map patterns relate to predicted local weather.
Students will be able to evaluate the quality and limitations of weather predictions by comparing stronger and weaker evidence from maps and peer feedback.
Students will be able to collaborate and communicate a shared weather forecast using labeled visuals, explanations, and responses to questions from peers or a meteorologist.
Products
Individual Weather Investigation Notebook
Students keep a research notebook that documents their question, map comparisons, evidence notes, forecast draft, and personal analysis across the project. It serves as the individual proof of map-reading, data collection, and evidence-based reasoning.
Team Community Weather Forecast Briefing
Teams create a final poster, video, PowerPoint, or forecast board that synthesizes each member’s evidence into one justified community forecast. The product must show methodology, visuals, conclusions, limitations, and responses to questions from peers or a meteorologist.
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