Young meteorologists examine the four main types of weather fronts and how they appear on a weather map. Participants learn about the difference between the types of weather fronts along with their distinguishing features. A demonstration shows that air has mass that meteorologists can measure. 

Concepts

air mass, air, weather forecasting, weather, meteorology, the atmosphere, atmospheric pressure, air pressure, technology resources

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Additional Tags

air masses, weather forecasting

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Instructional Ideas

• Divide the class into small groups and have them develop weather reports based upon actual weather maps
• Create groups of four where each member researches one of the four front types and reports back to their group

Classroom Considerations

• The class should have a basic understanding of air masses and pressure
• The fifth part of a 12-part series

Pros

• The resource provides an explanation of the symbols used in a weather map and associates them to the objectives of the lesson
• Includes suggestions on extension activities

Cons

• Does not provide much detail on how to present the information to the class