Forecasting Weather
Page 1: In this lesson I will explore ________________________________________________
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Page 2: How do you think meteorologists can forecast, or predict, the weather? ___________
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Page 3: What do weather maps show us? ___________________________________________
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Type of Weather Map
Description
Surface air pressure map
Surface temperature map
Surface precipitation map
Satellite maps
Page 4: A front is _______________________________________________________________
Name of front
Characteristics
Page 6: Make a plan (type in the box AND write below): How will you determine today’s
weather and tomorrow’s forecast? (Check your plan)
Page 7: Do It (type in box AND write below):
Weather Data
Today’s Conditions
Tomorrow’s Conditions
City
Near or approaching fronts
Temperature
Precipitation
Page 8: Analyze Your Results: How did the weather maps help you observe and predict
weather patters?_______________________________________________________________
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Look closely at your weather table. What kind of weather is associated with fronts? _________
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How can this observation help you forecast weather? _________________________________
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Page 9: Evaluate Your Conclusion: How does your conclusion compare to how scientists
explain this? You can revise your conclusion now. ____________________________________
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Page 10: Take it Further: Drag each ion into the correct position on the weather map then
draw them in here.
Page 11: Summarize what you have learned today!