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- Weather Widget (.html)
- Activity
- Student Reference
- Worksheet
- Vocabulary
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What's so difficult about predicting the weather? Scholars work collaboratively to build a device that models how meteorologists use computers to forecast weather. Team members collect and interpret data while working together to complete worksheets before participating in a follow-up class discussion.
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Designed
Concepts
Instructional Ideas
- Have investigators make a video using their widget to give a weather forecast
- Invite a meteorologist to speak to participants
Classroom Considerations
- Activity requires advance setup and materials collection, so plan ahead
- Provide support to group members using data tables
Pros
- Contains a detailed instructor's guide
- Includes questions for use in post-activity discussion