Weather WebQuest
Introduction
| Task
| Process
| Resources
| Evaluation
| Conclusion
The Water Cycle | Cloud Types and Formation | Local Weather | Weather Across the USA
Weather WebQuest
Introduction
| Task
| Process
| Resources
| Evaluation
| Conclusion
The Water Cycle | Cloud Types and Formation | Local Weather | Weather Across the USA
Fifth grade students' Science curriculum includes a goal that states "the learner will build an understanding of weather and climate". This is a comprehensive webquest designed to be used over a period of days or teachers may choose to focus on only one area.
You will use the Internet to gather information that address the various curriculum competencies.
1. Print the worksheet.
2. Use the following links to complete the worksheet questions.http://www.mobot.org/MBGnet/fresh/cycle/index.htm
http://www.mobot.org/MBGnet/fresh/cycle/concepts.htm
http://www.mobot.org/MBGnet/fresh/cycle/cycle.htm
1. Print the worksheet.
2. Use the following links to complete the worksheet questions.http://vathena.arc.nasa.gov/curric/weather/pricloud/index.html
http://www.fi.edu/weather/events/fog.html
http://ww2010.atmos.uiuc.edu/(Gh)/guides/mtr/cld/dvlp/cnvct.rxml3. Observe the sky for five days and identify the types of clouds seen. Use the chart to record your data.
1. Print the worksheet.
2. Go to http://www.weather.com/weather/local/USNC0725 and record the current conditions in the first column of your worksheet.
3. Return to http://www.weather.com/weather/local/27292 daily for four more days to complete the worksheet.
4. Use a spreadsheet program to graph the information.
1. Print the worksheet.
2. Use the following links to record current weather conditions in each of the cities.Walkertown, NC
http://www.weather.com/weather/local/USNC0725St. Louis, MO
http://www.weather.com/weather/local/USMO0787Los Angeles, CA
http://www.weather.com/weather/local/USCA0638Juneau, AK
http://www.weather.com/weather/local/USAK0116Honolulu, HI
http://www.weather.com/weather/local/USHI00263. Use a spreadsheet program to graph the information.
Here are some additional weather resources:
http://www.weather.com
http://usatoday.com/weather/wfront.htm
http://www.earthwatch.com/index.html
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Go to http://www.funbrain.com/quiz/index.html to complete an on-line quiz based on what you have studied. The secret word is dcs1 and you should enter your name. Choose the quiz on fifth grade weather. When you finish the quiz and your score appears on the screen, show your score to the teacher.
Upon completion of this WebQuest, students will be more knowledgable about many of the aspects of weather as outlined in the fifth grade science curriculum.