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Weather Forecasting
Discipline
Science
Grades
6, 7, 8
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"Look for hazy skies with afternoon thunderstorms and a high of 95 degrees." Weather forecasts, such as this one, provide critical information about the weather to come. In severe weather situations, short-term forecasts and warnings can help save lives and protect property. It is vital that weather forecasts be as accurate as possible because so many people depend upon them. This module introduces forecast methods and the numerous factors one must consider when attempting to make an accurate forecast. The Weather Forecasting module has been organized into the following sections:

  • Forecasting Methods
  • Surface Features
  • Forecasting Temperatures
  • Forecasting Precipitation (author/ts)


Ohio Science Academic Content Standards (2002)
Earth and Space Sciences
Benchmarks (6–8)
C.
Describe interactions of matter and energy throughout the lithosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere (e.g., water cycle, weather and pollution).
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 7)
5.
Make simple weather predictions based on the changing cloud types associated with frontal systems.
6.
Determine how weather observations and measurements are combined to produce weather maps and that data for a specific location at one point in time can be displayed in a station model.
7.
Read a weather map to interpret local, regional and national weather.
National Science Education Standards
Earth and Space Science
Structure of the earth system (Grades 5 - 8)