Watch this video about what it takes to become a meteorologist. While you are watching, make a list of all the skills a meteorologist needs to have to be successful. Also try to make a list of the tasks you would need to perform if you were a meteorologist.
Do You Want To Be A Meteorologist?
A career video about what meteorologists do and the skills they need.
Do You Want To Be A Meteorologist?
A career video about what meteorologists do and the skills they need.
Driving Questions
Look at the three Driving Questions below and in your groups, decide which question you would like to answer. Each group can answer the same question or each group can answer different questions. The choice is yours!
- How can we educate others about staying safe in severe weather conditions?
- How can we create a weather model that helps younger students understand how weather works?
- How can we use weather information to make better decisions in our daily lives?
Possible Ideas
Safety Video Weather Model Activity Guide
How can we educate others about staying safe in severe weather conditions?
Possible Idea: Wonky Weather Safety Video
Activities:
- Research ways to stay safe during severe weather conditions.
- Collate the information and decide on how to present these details.
- Create the artifacts (posters, kits, infographics, movies, etc.) to be shared with the community.
- The artifacts can also be shared online to help other communities stay safe.
How can we create a weather model that helps younger students understand how weather works?
Possible Idea: Weather Model
Activities:
- Students research ways in which a model can show how weather works.
- Students create their own versions and research what younger learners would find more interesting.
- Students show their models to a class of younger learners and their teachers.
- Students can create diagrams or kits that other teachers or students can use to create their own models.
How can we use weather information to make better decisions in our daily lives?
Possible Idea: Activity Guide
Activities:
- Students find out about activities for different types of weather.
- Students create planning guides for the different types of weather.
- Hold an information day to highlight the different scenarios.
Thinking Time
What will your group do or make to answer your Driving Question? Use the space below to draw some ideas with your group. Remember to download or save your picture for future use!
Need To Knows
Now that you’ve chosen your question, think about your “Need To Knows.” These are the questions that you need answers to in order to help you answer your Driving Question. Follow the steps below to help you create and refine your questions.
