“Weather”… You Like it or Not
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“Weather”… You Like it or Not
A Weather Unit Introduction
What do you think about, when you hear the word “WEATHER?”
• First, brainstorm using a Circle Map.
• Next, be prepared to share everything you know about the weather…
with your elbow buddy!
Were any of these words mentioned?Temperature?
Clouds?
Meteorology or Meteorologist?
Natural Disasters?
Thunderstorms?
Weather Instruments?
There are so many words related to WEATHER… these are just a few!
Now…as you learn about the “WEATHER,” don’t forget to take notes.
Whenever you see the icon below, refer to your notes page to write down important facts and information.
Let’s begin! “Weather” you like it or not.
What do you call a scientist who studies the weather?
a. Weathermologist
b. Climatologist
c. Meteorologist
What do you call a scientist who studies the weather?
a. Weathermologist
b. Climatologist
c. Meteorologist
Meteorology:a science that deals with the atmosphere and
its phenomena and especially with weather and weather forecasting.
Meteorologist: One who studies
meteorology. One who
reports and forecasts weather
conditions.Click the photo to watch a short video.
Some tools Meteorologists use are:
Weather SatellitesWeather Radar
What other types of instruments do meteorologists (forecasters) use?
a. barometers
b. thermometers
c. anemometers
d. all of the above
What other types of instruments do meteorologists (forecasters) use?
a. barometers
b. thermometers
c. anemometers
d. all of the above
Let’s take a look at some…Weather Instruments
Thermometer
An instrument
used to measure
temperature.
Hygrometer
An instrument
used to measure
humidity in the air.
HumidityThe amount of water vapor in the air is referred to
as humidity.
Humidity can be measured in a number of ways. By absolute humidity, specific humidity, and relative
humidity.
•Absolute and specific humidity measure the exact physical amount of water in the air.
•Relative humidity compares how much water is in the air with how much could be in the air . Relative humidity is the most common way that we measure humidity.
Anemometer
An instrument
used to measure the speed of the
wind.
Click on the anemometer to watch a short video segment!
Barometer
An instrument
used to measure
high and low pressure
in the air.
Wind Vane
An instrument
used to measure the direction of the wind.
Rain Gauge
An instrument used to
measure the amount of
rain that has fallen.
Quick Quiz!Which instrument would you use to measure air pressure?
Hygrometer Barometer
Quick Quiz!Which instrument would you use to measure air pressure?
Hygrometer Barometer
Quick Quiz!Which instrument would you use to measure wind speed?
Wind Vane Anemometer
Quick Quiz!Which instrument would you use to measure wind speed?
Wind Vane Anemometer
WOW! Learning all this information can make your mind a little cloudy.
So, let’s learn about clouds!
A cloud is a large collection of very tiny droplets of water or ice crystals. The droplets are so small and light
that they can float in the air.
High Clouds = Cirrus
CirrusCirrostratusCirrocumulus
Above 18,000 feet
Cirrus clouds are the most common of the high clouds. They are composed of ice and are thin,
wispy clouds blown in high winds into long streamers.
Middle Clouds =
Alto
AltostratusAltocumulus
6,500 feet - 18,000 feet
Altostratus clouds are gray or blue-gray mid level clouds composed of ice
crystals and water droplets.
Low Clouds = Stratus
StratusStratocumulusNimbostratus
Up to 6,500 feet
Stratus clouds are uniform grayish clouds that often cover the entire sky.
Have you seen these types of clouds before?
What comes to mind, when you hear “Natural Disasters?”
• First, discuss your thoughts with your elbow buddy.
• Next, as a class we will create a list of some natural disasters.
Weather instruments can’t prevent natural
disasters from occurring.
But, they can offer us a warning.
Let’s look at a few examples of…
Hurricanes
Tornadoes
Tsunamis
Mudslides
Floods
“Weather” you like it or not…I hope you learned some additional information about
weather.
Now, complete the 3-2-1 section on your handout and be prepared to share your
learning.