Quarter 2 Weather Journal
Purpose: The main purpose of this project is to help you sharpen your skills of observation, organization
and your ability to analyze data. You will also learn about; research, math, time management... lots of good
stuff!!!! This is your second and last weather journal of the year, so do it well!
What you need: Continue to use the same memory stick or notebook from quarter 1.
Entries: There are 4 categories that you will need to complete. Each is worth 25 points.
Category #1 (25 pts) For each day you collect the data below you will earn 0.5 pts. You need to
complete this for 28 days (=14pts), 14 days in November, and 14 days in December. The remaining 11
points is for proper labels.
Data: Date/time
Temp. in degrees Celsius and Fahrenheit, high and low (4 data sets)
Cloud cover (use cloud types learned: clear, partly cloudy, mostly cloudy, cloudy)
Precipitation = separate rain/snow columns (2 data sets)
# of minutes of daylight (9 hours 32 minutes= 9x60=540+32=572 minutes)
Wind speed and direction (2 data sets)
Barometric pressure in inches Mercury
Humidity (%)
Dew point (C & F) (2 data sets)
Where you found your information (list once)
Category #2 (20 points) You should find AVERAGES for each month separately for ALL the info above
(14 data sets). Include cloud cover types, and wind direction. Precipitation (snow and rain) is the ONLY
data you will TOTAL instead of average. Each blank space, rounding error, or incorrect label will cost you 1
point.
Category #3 (20 points) Graph your AVERAGED DATA for the above. These graphs should include
your data from this fall. Each incorrect label or blank will cost you 1 point.
Category #4 (35 points)
Write a minimum of one and a half pages analyzing your data with at least 7 comparisons. Look for trends
between each category. Look for a correlation (relationship) between; wind direction and temp, barometric
pressure and precipitation, dew point and low temp... These are just a few examples. Look at ALL the
different combinations looking for a relationship. For example, when the temperature increases what else
increases? What decreases? How does wind direction affect temperature? If the dew point increases,
what else increases? Your paper must include an introductory paragraph and a conclusion paragraph,
each is worth 5 points. Spelling and grammatical errors are worth 1 point each
This project, is meant to be done mainly as homework, we will have 2 days of work time in the media
center. DO NOT lose this paper! It, along with our class discussion will guide you through this learning
experience! It is due
.
A parent/guardian signature is required.
5 points will be awarded if returned on or before Thursday, Dec ________.
Student name (please print first & last name)
Student signature
Date _______
Parent (guardian) signature
Date _______
Sample averages:
Date
sept
oct
nov
dec
feb
temp *C high
16.8
10
13
11
4
temp *C
low
temp *F
low
20
20
13
11
5
20
45
15
2
1
temp *F high
24
67
23
3
0
humidity %
56
45
34
12
4
Sample graph:
Average humidity
60
50
%
40
30
humidity
20
10
0
sept
oct
nov
Time (months)
dec