Weather and Climate Part 5 Meteorology

This bundle includes 4 lessons of about 50 minutes, and 12 page work bundle that has students fill-in critical notes, build weather tools, answer questions, includes games, built-in quiz and much more. The work bundle chronologically follows the detailed slideshow for an amazing learning experience. A short quiz game concludes the learning for a great review and assessment. A writable .pdf of the work bundle and answer keys are provided.

This PowerPoint begins with a definition of Meteorology. A reference to how weather can be global, regional, and local is provided. Common weather tools are presented and visuals provided for each one. The first weather tool is the thermometer. A wind vane follows and an neat activity has the students try to build one with some common classroom materials with the assistance of a picture. More materials are handed to the students and they next see a picture of a anemometer and need to use the materials from the wind vane and new materials to build the anemometer. A 50/50 challenge occurs after the students learn about the Beaufort Scale. Students are each given an old cd or other token. They also have a whiteboard (paper will work). They are given a picture and need to determine the correct wind speed based on the Beaufort Scale. If they get it right they keep their token for the next round. The barometer is mentioned next and instructions on how to build one with simple classroom materials is provided. Isobars are also addressed with a series of visuals in a step by step process. Rain gauge, satellites, and weather balloons wrap up the weather tools. Students then learn what an Isotherm is and visit a website to create their own digital isotherm (link provided). This is a neat PowerPoint that involves the students in many activities throughout. Everythin you need to run an amazing learning experience is provided. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us at Support@SlideSpark.net