Name:____________________________
Meteorologist Project:
This project uses all the weather knowledge you have to explore some of the world’s most notorious
extreme weather events of all time. You will need to work as a team chosen for you to present your
event with the expertise of a meteorologist. Pretend you are in a TV weather team!
Team roles:
___________________Meteorologist: Writes a script for the presentation, and is the lead presenter.
Makes sure the correct weather terminology is incorporated into the presentation.
___________________Researcher: Guides the internet research process, ensures proper citations are
logged and written in final bibliography.
___________________Graphic Designer: Creates poster or digital visual map to show the weather on.
___________________Team Leader: Keeps everyone on task, makes sure things are being done with
efficiency, helps where needed.
Timeline:
Monday – introduce project, ask questions, choose roles.
Tuesday – Assign topics, begin research, turn in 1st research notes, begin visual for presentation
Wednesday – Research and write presentation script, turn in rough draft of script by the end of class.
Thursday – finish research, edit and write final draft, complete visual, rehearse presentation.
Friday – Presentations/PROJECT DUE!!
What do I turn in?
 Daily research notes and citations
 Weather map
 Meteorologist script + bibliography
Show that you know:
 How the weather even occurred? What conditions were present?
 The influence of global winds, convection currents
 The influence of air masses (warm/cold), fronts, and air pressure
 How humans were affected by the event, how they responded
 Explain how water in the water cycle influence this event
 What clouds would have been present, and why
 How people could have prepared for the storm, what should people do to be safe?
Name:
Meteorologist Project Rubric
Category
5
3
1
Forecast
Student’s forecast
included all aspects of
a good forecast:
temperature, cloud
cover, precipitation,
wind, high/low
pressure, and direction
of Jet Stream.
Student’s forecast
included most aspects
of a good forecast:
temperature, cloud
cover, precipitation,
wind, high/low
pressure, and direction
of Jet Stream.
Student’s forecast
included few aspects of
a good forecast:
temperature, cloud
cover, precipitation,
wind, high/low
pressure, and direction
of the Jet Stream
Research
Student was very
knowledgeable about
geography of assigned
region. His/her forecast
was accurate for
region’s climate.
Student was somewhat
knowledgeable about
geography of assigned
region. His/her forecast
was mostly correct for
region’s climate, but
included some
inaccuracies.
Student was not
knowledgeable about
geography of assigned
region. His/her forecast
was inaccurate for
region’s climate.
Preparation
Student’s project
included all of the
following: a map of the
region, accurate
weather symbols, and a
script for the
presentation.
Student’s project
included most of the
following: a map of the
region, mostly accurate
weather symbols, and
script
Student’s project
included at least one of
the following: a map of
the region, weather
symbols, and script.
Presentation
Student’s report was
very interesting,
informative, and
entertaining. Student
was well prepared and
had obviously
practiced. Student
spoke clearly and made
eye contact with his/her
audience. The student
also dressed
appropriately for his/her
role as a meteorologist.
Student’s report was
somewhat interesting,
informative, and
entertaining. Student
was prepared and may
have practiced. Student
spoke clearly and made
eye contact with his/her
audience some of the
time. The student also
dressed somewhat
appropriately for his/her
role as a meteorologist.
Student’s report was
not interesting,
informative, or
entertaining. Student
was not prepared and
did not practice.
Student did not speak
clearly or make eye
contact with his/her
audience. The student
did not dress
appropriately for his/her
role as a meteorologist.
Points Possible 20
Peer Feedback + 5
Total points = 25 (X 4 = 100%)