Glencoe Science Level Green

Unit 2: Earth’s Atmosphere and Beyond

Meteorologist

Introduction:
How does the weather in London England compare to the weather in your area? How about the weather in other cities around the world? You might be surprised to learn how similar or different weather patterns around the world can be compared to the weather in your local area.

Task:
Predict and track the weather of a city in a different part of the world and compare it to your local weather pattern. You should use your current weather pattern as a guide. Create a chart of your findings.

Time:
One class period

Resources:

The Weather Channel
www.weather.com

International Weather
http://vathena.arc.nasa.gov/curric/weather/intlweat/index.html

National Weather Service
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/

Intellicast
http://www.intellicast.com/

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