Engage

Lesson 1: Entry Event

To Do:

1. Watch the video about weather forecasting in Boise.

2. Read the short article about the tools NOAA meteorologists use.

3. Take notes using the Entry Event document what you learn from both sources 

4. Submit to Entry Event to Slate

Important Task:

1. Open the 'Weather Log' spreadsheet.

2. Make a Copy.

3. Collect daily weather data, start today, and continue to collect data every day at the same time of day - the best time is in the afternoon.

Performance Task

Meteorologists use daily weather data to predict the motion and interactions of air masses in a certain area. The data, along with local wind patterns and the area's unique geography, allow meteorologists to make predictions about future weather. 

In this studio, you will: 

• Collect data

• Look at local weather patterns 

• Predict how weather changes

• Create a lab report 

You will choose the best variables from your weather data and test that prediction. In the end, you'll see how challenging it is to create an accurate forecast and better understand why the weatherperson is wrong all the time.