Process

What do you know about WEATHER? Become a Weather Watcher and look at the following links to begin your hunt through information on SEVERE weather!

All Weather Watchers start here:

* SCAVENGER HUNT

Continue to investigate by visiting the following links!

* WEATHER FACTS

Severe Weather

* SAFETY GUIDE

* WEATHER TERMS

Choose ONE of the following tasks:

Weather Broadcast

Step 1: Prepare an introduction to your weather broadcast that will get the viewers attention. A weather trivia question, weather record from the past, or anecdote to "segue" into your weather broadcast may be used in the introduction. You may want to "tease" the viewers with hints about your upcoming report on a major "weather event" (what's happening with the weather) at that time.

Step 2: Report on current weather conditions for the area of the country you have chosen. (Under Local forecast by "City, St" or zip code---type in the city and state you need.)

Click here to obtain a copy of the Weather Reporters' Data Sheet to use in creating your report. Using poster board, create a map of your chosen area and use it to report on the following information:

a. high and low temperatures for the day

b. precipitation for the day

c. cold and (or) warm fronts affecting your area

d. report on a type of severe weather approaching your area

Step 3: Report on a 3-day forecast. This forecast should include the high and low temperatures and the precipitation possibilities.

Step 4: State in your weather broadcast how the approaching severe weather will affect activities happening in your area.

a. safety tips to take before, during, and after the severe weather event

Step 5: Create a conclusion to your broadcast by restating the safety tips to take for the approaching severe weather!

Remember: EACH member of your team needs to participate in presenting your weather broadcast to the class. In addition, you will need to hand in your WRITTEN script of your broadcast.

Brochure

Step 1: Obtain paper from your teacher and fold the paper to create a brochure. (Your teacher has examples of various brochures. This project may also be adapted by using Microsoft Word.)

Step 2: Create an appealing front cover to get readers' attention.

Step 3: Write down in one section of the brochure weather facts (at least 10) that you feel all people should know.

Step 4: Write down in a second section information on the following: types of severe weather---cause of, what occurs during the storm, dangers of, etc.:

a. thunderstorms

b. tornadoes

c. hurricanes

d. blizzards

Step 5: Write down in a third section safety tips to follow before, during, and after a severe storm.

Step 6: Include a short question and answer or quiz section with answer key over your weather information.

Step 7: Proofread for spelling and (or) grammar mistakes.

Remember: You will not need to present this brochure to the class. Make the brochure neat and colorful to appeal to readers.

Created by Cami Lain, Darlene Ritzline, Carol Myhre, and Sandy Dickerson Last updated: 4/16/02