Project | 3H UNIT 1 Suggestions UNIT 1 Project Meteorologist for the Day Students choose a type of weather, gather data about that type of weather, and present a weather forecast. Have students watch a weather forecast and discuss the information the reporter focused on (temperature, wind speed, precipitation, etc.). Students can work independently, with partners, or in small groups. They choose one weather condition to forecast—hurricane, tornado, monsoon, snowstorm, drought, or any extreme weather condition, then gather data about that type of weather. Resources for this project are: information in the Student Book unit, books in the Suggested Reading list, books from the school or public library about weather, and information from the internet. Each forecast should be written out as a script. The presentation should include: pictures or drawings of what the weather will look like, temperature, chance of precipitation, wind speed, humidity, suggested clothing for this type of weather, and activities people do in this type of weather. Remind students that during extreme weather conditions, a forecaster will often give the audience a warning or tips on how to prepare for the weather. Once the script is written, have students rehearse using props (umbrella, raincoat, sunglasses, ice scraper, etc.) from school or at home. Presentations can be pre-recorded and played for the class or presented live to the class. Suggested Reading Climate Change and Extreme Storms by Mary Dykstra This book informs readers about how extreme storms are impacted by climate change. Nonfiction 900L Hurricanes by Jim Gigliotti Hurricanes cause devastating destruction. This book informs readers how hurricanes work and how they affect people. Nonfiction 900L Tornados! by Gail Gibbons An informational book about tornados and the damage that they can cause. Nonfiction NC970L Water Cycle Geo Facts by Geogria Amson-Bradshaw The water cycle is important to human life. Explore how the water cycle works and its importance. Nonfiction 980L Disaster-proof! by Robin Koontz This book teaches you how to design and plan buildings for all types of weather and natural disasters. Nonfiction 1000L
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