Weather Forecasting
Web Dropin for grades 4-6
What is the weather like outside today? What is the weather
like in different parts of the United States?
When you wake up in the morning you never know what the weather is like outside?
Do you put on that new sweater or do you head for the nearest pool? In this
Webdropin, you will use 2 websites to forecast the weather. You will also
compare the 2 websites.
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Before you begin, click on the link below and print out 1 copy of the Weather
Information Sheet. Select 2 cities to forecast.
Weather
Information Sheet
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Visit the following websites:
http://www.weather.com/?from=globalnav
http://iwin.nws.noaa.gov/iwin/iwdspg1.html
Use the websites to find out the information listed and answer the questions.
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Once you have completed the chart and answer the questions. Create a
list of strengths and weaknesses of each website.
Enter your list in a Word Document. Save the file as Weather and print one
copy. Place the printed copy in the Computer Center folder. This Webdropin
will be part of your Science grade.