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Weather and climate
Weather and climate
Students should be able to tell the difference between weather and climate
Patterns can be observed in weather data and can be used to make predictions about future weather.
Weather describes the conditions outside at a certain place and time while climate describes the general conditions over a long period of time.
Weather Instruments
Weather Instruments
Students should know the names of each weather instrument, what they look like and their function.
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast
Weather Map Rubric Name: #:
Due:
Correctly colored weather map according to temperature 5pts
Weather map must include 5 cities in the state or area 5pts
Legend/Key on the map for colors and symbols used 5 pts
Must include AT LEAST one type:
of front 5 pts
temperature highs and lows 5 pts
cloud coverage 5 pts
any possible precipitation in the forecast 5pts
Weather map have accurate placement of symbols to match the forecast 5 pts
Neatly designed with effort (not on notebook paper) 10 pts
Total points earned: .
I have read all of the above requirements and have made sure I have followed these expectations
signature: ___________________________________
Weather Script Rubric Name: #:
Due:
The script is typed and double spaced with correct spelling 10 pts
Creative intro introducing yourself and a News station name 5 pts
The script includes a weather forecast for a specific area mentioning the 5 cities on your map. 5 pts
The script includes:
conversation about incoming front 3 pts
the weather to be expected 3 pts
temperature highs and lows 3 pts
cloud coverage 3 pts
any possible precipitation 3pts
The script includes at least one creative activity viewers can do in the chosen city any warnings that your viewers need to be aware of 5 pts
Mention at least one weather instrument you used to forecast 5 pts
Creative ending with a signature sign-off. 5 pts
Total points earned: .
I have read all of the above requirements and have made sure I have followed these expectations
signature: ___________________________________
Below is the link to the flipgrid activity. Please record your video of your weather forecast, the location must be real however, the weather can be made up but realistic to that area. Nothing out of the ordinary, if you want to talk about a hurricane then make sure you pick is a location that is likely to experience a hurricane. If you have would like to talk about snow, please make sure the area is one that would experience snow, etc.
Write out a script, create a weather map that shows your area of forecast.
1.) Please be sure to have a creative introduction.
2.) You must include: location/region, high and low temperatures, the possibility of rain(percentage), mention any dangerous conditions and what to be careful of like wind, tornadoes, hurricanes, thunder, and lightning etc, how hot or dry the weather will be.
3.) Encourage viewers to enjoy something during your predicted weather.
4.) Provide some safety precautions.
5.) Have a signature close. (example: Thank you for tuning in to WGBE for your up to date weather news. Stay safe, Augusta)
Hint: Preview some weather forecasts before recording.
Please see the rubric below. This is what was sent home and returned, if you would like to print an additional copy for yourself.
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