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Weather and Climate. Introduction. Task. Process. A Webquest by: Tracey Wharton. Evaluation. Home. Introduction Weather is COOL!!!. Just for fun!! Take a few minutes to browse the following websites. Check out pictures and information related to
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Weather and Climate Introduction Task Process A Webquest by: Tracey Wharton Evaluation
Home Introduction Weather is COOL!!! Just for fun!! Take a few minutes to browse the following websites. Check out pictures and information related to tornadoes, lightning, hurricanes, and storm chasing. Be sure to record a few unusual weather facts or a few weather jokes to include in your final broadcast. Click to Connect to Kidsstorm/ Click Here to Try a Weather Wordsearch
LET'S PRETEND... Home You are a meteorologist (someone who studies weather patterns.) Click on the following site to find three different tools with which you can collect weather data. Record your answers on your Webquest Guide, and be sure to include a 1-2 sentence explanation of how each tool works. Connect to Encarta Encyclopedia Website
Home Your Task You are about to embark on a weather journey. On this journey you will be writing a weather broadcast for the evening news. Your broadcast must include… • An introduction-catch the reader’s attention using weather-related facts or jokes you encountered • Today’s forecast and the extended forecast • Local activities that the upcoming weather will affect and how viewers should prepare • A poster showing the highs/lows and chance of precipitation for today and the rest of the week
Home Click on the website at the bottom on the screen to access the USA Today website. Next, insert your zip code to find the forecast for today and the next five days. Then, complete the chart on your worksheet using the data. Click here to download a copy of your worksheet. Connect to USA Today Weather
Always Be Prepared Home What are some to the severe weather events that have or Could happen in our state? Follow the link below, and then, click on our state to find out about recent severe weather events. Record your findings on your Webquest Guide. Connect to FEMA for Kids
Home Since the weather may affect many outdoor events, open the site below, and click on the following two links: At each link, review the local activities and tell how the weather may affect two or more of the events. Record your information on your Webquest Guide. Community & Sports Click to Find WCBC Radio Homepage
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