World Meteorological Day - 23rd March
World Meteorological Day takes place every year on 23rd March and commemorates the establishment of the World Meteorological Organization. This collection includes a number of activities looking at the weather and climate, from measuring weather phenomena such as rainfall, wind direction and speed, to using 3D printers to create 3D models of temperature data. Also included is a video explaining how mathematical modelling is used to predict the weather.
More details about the day can be found on the World Meteorological Organization's website.
Resources for primary pupils are at the top of the list while those suitable for secondary are in the second half of the list.
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3D printing the weather
This activity enables students to create 3D models that represent temperature data. Via a series of video tutorials students are guided step by step through the process. Tinkercad 3D modelling software is required to do this but is freely available online, as well as access to a 3D printer. Once printed the tactile...
After the storm - Tracking hurricane Matthew and analysing its impact
These activities, from the European Space Agency, use the example of Hurricane Matthew to explore the applications of Earth observation data in tracking hurricanes and assessing their aftermath. Students learn how a hurricane develops and the impact that extreme weather can have on society. They do this by...
Climate Scientist *suitable for home teaching*
Elizabeth Kendon is a climate scientist at the Met Office, studying extreme weather patterns and the impact they have on Earth. This Department for Education video clip introduces her work and how she uses mathematical modelling to study climate change. She illustrates how skills in science, mathematics and...
Atmospheric pressure
The jet streams are bands of fast winds high in the atmosphere which are driven by pressure differences. Stormy weather follows the jet stream. In this film, Tim Woollings from the University of Oxford shows how, as the lower atmosphere gets warmer, we need to understand how the patterns of pressure and the jet...
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| Subject(s) | Design and technology, Mathematics, Science, Earth science |
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| Age | 4-5, 5-7, 7-11, 11-14, 14-16, 16-19 |
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| Direct URL | https://www-dev.stem.org.uk/cxhkgc |
