GRASPS Weather Forecast
Student Name ________________________________________
4
3
2
1
Research
Group researched the
data and integrated all
factors (wind
speed/direction,
temperature, cloud cover,
precipitation, and chance
of severe weather) into
their newscast.
Group researched the
data and integrated most
(4+) factors (wind
speed/direction,
temperature, cloud cover,
precipitation, and chance
of severe weather) into
their newscast.
Group researched the
data and integrated
some(3+) factors (wind
speed/direction,
temperature, cloud cover,
precipitation, and chance
of severe weather) into
their newscast.
Group did little/ no
research and integrated
little/no (2-) factors (wind
speed/direction,
temperature, cloud cover,
precipitation, and chance
of severe weather) into
their newscast.
Accuracy of Facts
All supportive facts are
reported accurately (6 of
6).
Almost all facts are
reported accurately (4 of
6).
Some facts are reported
accurately (3 of 6).
No facts are reported
accurately OR no facts
were reported.
Graphics
Graphics are clearly
related to the material
being presented and
accurately portray all
factors of the forecast.
Graphics are clearly
related to the material
being presented and
accurately portray 4 of 6
factors of the forecast.
Graphics are clearly
related to the material
being presented and
accurately portray 3 of 6
factors of the forecast.
Graphics are not related
to the material being
presented.
Speaks clearly
Speaks clearly and
distinctly all of the time
and mispronounces no
words.
Speaks clearly and
distinctly all of the time
but mispronounces 1 or
more words.
Speaks clearly and
distinctly most of the time
and mispronounces no
words.
Does NOT speak clearly
and distinctly most of the
time AND/OR
mispronounces more
than 1 word.
Posture and Eye
Contact
Stands or sits up straight
and looks confident and
relaxed. Establishes eye
contact with audience
during most of newscast.
Stands or sits up straight.
Establishes eye contact
with audience during
most of newscast.
Slouches or appears too
casual but establishes
good eye contact with
audience during most of
newscast.
Slouches or appears too
casual AND establishes
little eye contact with
audience during
newscast.
Group Work
The group functioned
exceptionally well. All
members listened to,
shared with and
supported the efforts of
others. The group (all
members) was almost
always on task!
The group functioned
pretty well. Most
members listened to,
shared with and
supported the efforts of
others. The group (all
members) was almost
always on task!
The group functioned
fairly well but was
dominated by one or two
members. The group (all
members) was almost
always on task!
Some members of the
group were often off task
AND/OR were overtly
disrespectful to others in
the group AND/OR were
typically disregarded by
other group members.
CATEGORY
Points earned ________________ out of 24
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Date Created: Jun 21, 2010 01:51 pm (UTC)
Weather Chart Symbol Guide
Resource - http://ic.ltrr.arizona.edu/ic/tocc/wx/wsguide.html
Aguado and Burt, 2004
GRASPS Weather Forecast
Data Table
Date _______________________
Wind
Direction
Wind Speed
Fronts
Barometric
Pressure
Precipitation
High
Temperature
Dew Point
Low
Temperature
City
Tifton, GA
Atlanta,
GA
Valdosta,
GA
Columbus,
GA
GRASPS Weather Forecast
1. Miami,
Fl
2. New
York
City, NY
3. Seattle,
WA
4. Phoenix,
AZ
Wind
Direction
Wind Speed
Fronts
Barometric
Pressure
Precipitation
Dew Point
High
Temperature
City
Date _______________________
Low
Temperature
Data Table
Current Conditions – Tifton, GA
Temperature _________
Barometric Pressure ___________
Wind Speed ___________
Wind Direction ___________
Dew Point ____________
Humidity ____________
GRASPS Weather Forecast
Good ___________________. This is _______________________ (anchor 1) and ____________________
(anchor 2) reporting from ______________________. It’s been __________ today, with _____________
cloud cover and ____________ precipitation. We are looking forward to ___________________ (types of
precipitation or none). Current conditions in Tifton, GA are ________________(temperature),
______________ (barometric pressure), __________________ (wind speed and direction),
______________(dew point), and ______________ (humidity). Now, let’s look at the three-day forecast.
For tomorrow, we are looking
at_______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________. For ______________, we are looking at
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________. For ______________, we are looking at
________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________. Now for the national forecast, we turn to
______________________ (anchor 2). In ________________ (city 1) the current conditions are
________________(temperature), ______________ (barometric pressure), __________________ (wind
speed and direction), ______________(dew point), and ______________ (humidity). Next, in
___________________ (city 2) the current conditions are ________________(temperature),
______________ (barometric pressure), __________________ (wind speed and direction),
______________(dew point), and ______________ (humidity). Looking at the satellite map, there are
_________________ fronts moving in from _______________. This is causing
_________________________ (rain, sunshine, etc.) for this area. Also, we have another _______________
front coming from _____________________. We expect _____________________ to occur. Coming up,
we’ll here from _____________________ (severe weather reporter) reporting on severe weather series and
helping us cope with how weather impacts our daily lives in our “Man Against the Elements” segment (you
can change the title).
This has been _______________________ (anchor 1) and ______________________ (anchor 2) reporting.
We also want to thank ______________________ for helping us learn more about how weather affects our
lives, and how we can be safer during severe storms.
Have a good ________________.
Resource - http://mapofusa50states.com/
Three Day Forecast – Tifton, GA
Low Temperature ___________
Low Temperature ___________
Low Temperature ___________
High Temperature ___________
High Temperature ___________
High Temperature __________
Chance of Precipitation ______
Chance of Precipitation ______
Chance of Precipitation ______
Three Day Forecast
__________(day) Temperature (Low) __________ (High) __________
Precipitation _______________________________
__________________________________________
Conditions Explanation ________________________
____________________________________________
____________________________________________
__________(day) Temperature (Low) __________ (High) __________
Precipitation _______________________________
Resource - http://mapofusa50states.com/
__________________________________________
Current Conditions for ______________________
Conditions Explanation ________________________
Temperature ____________
____________________________________________
Wind Speed _____________
____________________________________________
Wind Direction ____________
Barometric Pressure ___________
Humidity ____________
Precipitation _____________
Fronts _______________________________
_____________________________________
_____________________________________
__________(day) Temperature (Low) __________ (High) __________
Precipitation _______________________________
__________________________________________
Conditions Explanation ________________________
____________________________________________
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