Cross-Curricula+Ideas

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Science
How are clouds formed? Why does it rain? What is a hygrometer? What makes lightning? Why do tornados, hurricanes, floods & droughts happen? Why do we measure and map weather?
 * __Investigate Scientific Questions__**

Modern vrs Traditional ways of measuring the weather What clouds are associated with good weather? rain? snow?
 * __Comparisons__**

__**Symbols / Maps**__ Develop symbol sets Learn to read a weather map Use topographical maps

Track/Observe cloud patterns Weather prediction
 * __Observation / Record Keeping__**

Mathematics
Collect, analyse, exchange Accuracy & precision focus
 * __Data Collection__**

temperature wind speed humidity pressure wind direction rainfall (endless possibilities) Accuracy & precision focus
 * __Graphing__**

m/ph, k/ph, mm, °C, °F, h/Pa measure, represent & analyse changes Accuracy & precision focus
 * __Measurement__**

Today's weather vrs last week, last year, summer vrs winter (endless possibilities) City vrs City (Why different? - see Science) Country vrs Country (Why different? - see Science)
 * __Comparisons__**

Forecasting Possibility / Probability of rain, sunshine, etc Predict changes
 * __Prediction / Probability__**

Peer tutor Prepare & display charts from Data Collection
 * __Use Excel__**

Literacy
Planning & preparation of script for Weather Show
 * __Scriptwriting__**

Get involved in one or better still, start one!
 * __On-Line Projects__**

Record an interview a meteorologist Record weather report / forecast
 * __Podcasting__**

Use flickr / bubbleshare (see web resources page)
 * __Create a PhotoGallery with Captions__**

Diary weather patterns
 * __Journals__**

Contribute to a glossary / vocabulary wall Write questions for a meteorologist Online Collaboration wiki between cities / countries - "Kids teaching Kids"
 * __Wikis__**

How to make ........
 * __Write Instructions__** (Procedural Writing)

Use Google Notebook (see web resources) for gathering & sharing of research found on the web
 * __Write Research notes__**

The Arts
Groups of 4 - no instruments allowed
 * __Soundscapes__**

Broadcast Weather forecast Teach the Teacher
 * __Drama__**

Create your own (use audacity / mixman dm2)
 * __Soundtracks__**

Paint the Weather Look at Artist images inspired by weather
 * __Art__**

Technology
Thermometer, barometer, compass, weather vane, cup anemometer, rain gauge, hygrometer.
 * __Make your own weather station__**

ICT
Video Conference with a Meteorologist in real time!
 * __Skype__**

Use audacity to record weather reports / forecast or predict weather
 * __Podcasting__**

Use premade or make your own (see Web resource page)
 * __Weather WebQuests__**

Visit NZ MetService Use NZ Webcams
 * __Tracking Weather Conditions__**

Use photostory3 to document learning journey or educate fellow class members on aspects of the weather
 * __Digital Stories__**

View actual footage of storms, hurricanes, blizzards (see Web resource page)
 * __Videos__**

Join one - or Email someone on the contacts page & start one yourself! Use frappr to introduce countries Use cluster maps to track wiki visitors Ask an expert
 * __Collaborative Wiki__**

Critical Thinking Skills / Problem Solving / Research
//**Remember:**// compile a glossary of weather terms - fog, snow, wind, lightning, condensation, convection, cyclone, evaporation, forecast, front, humidity, meteorologist, precipitation, weather, climate //**Understanding:**// Use own words to explain following weather concepts - hydrologic cycle, beaufont scale, coriolis effect
 * __Blooms Taxonomy__**
 * //Applying://** Construct four different cloud formations from cartridge paper, felt pens, & cotton balls. Label & describe each one.
 * //Analysing://** Compare & contrast each of the following weather instruments used by meteorologists to make weather predictions: barometer, anemometer, wind vane, rain gauge and hygrometer
 * //Evaluating://** Determine which geographic region of the world has the best weather or climate conditions on a regular basis. Which areas will you consider and what criteria will you use? Be able to defend your position
 * //Creating://** In ancient times people invented stories to explain natural phenomena such as weather conditions. Pretend you live in an ancient land. Compose a story that explains the falling of hail. Illustrate your tale.

Why do we forecast weather? What role do satellites & computers play? El Nino - what impact does it have and why? How do you become a Weather Forecaster? Meteorologist? Traditional Weather Forecasting / Modern Weather Forecasting - what's different and why?
 * __Research__**