Neal Brown hosts this site, which includes a nice segment on the
Aurora Borealis and a good presentation of remote mapping. There are
links for further study and an interesting section on rockets.
"... an integrated weather unit which incorporates interaction
with the Internet and hands-on collaborative, problem solving
activities for students in grades four through six. This unit is
divided into six lessons. The lessons integrate math, science,
geography, and language arts in the process of teaching and learning
about weather phenomena."
http://www.pbs.org/oceanrealm
Here are several weather related webquests to check out. All include
great links to weather and engaging activities for students:
Students get to play the role of meteorologist, with the eventual
task of presenting a live weather broadcast. First however they must
research local weather conditions, weather terms, etc. and predict
the weather patterns for the week.
Especially created to support a fifth grade weather unit, this
particular webquest constitutes a study on weather, including the
water cycle, cloud types and formation, local climate, climate in
general, and climate patterns & regions across the United States.
Students will complete worksheets, charts, and graph spreadsheets,
with a final online exam testing their knowledge.
Grades 4 to 8 can complete this webquest on where in the United
States might you find the "best" weather. What constitutes our ideas
of "best weather" patterns in the first place? Spreadsheets will
reflect gathered data on 5 American cities; final presentations take
the form of a poster for exhibit.
