Tuesday 09/12 Science - Meteorologists and Their Tools

Purpose:  I can describe how meteorologists use science and technology to do their job.

1. Minilesson:  Thinking about your background knowledge helps you learn something new.
• Who observes weather?
• What elements of weather are observed?
• What tools/instruments help to observe weather?
2. Whole Group: Source A - Earth Science Expert - Meteorologist (textbook pages 216 - 217)
3. Independent Practice Integrating Information from Multiple Resources: Big Questions about Meteorologists and Their Tools
• Source B: Weather Forecasting Questions
• Source C: What's It Like Being a Broadcast Meteorologist?
• Source D: Ask a Weatherman
4. Extension:  Young Meteorologist Game