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TITLE:  Future Weather Station/forecasting

AUTHOR:  Leslie Gonzales, White City Intermediate;
         White City, OR   (SDMPS)

GRADE LEVEL:  6th;  Science/Art - Diorama

OVERVIEW:
Previous Knowledge:  Some knowledge of modern weather
                     forecasting and research skills
Approx. Time:        6-8 hours
Group Size:          4-5 students per group

OBJECTIVE(s):  Students will be able to:
1.   Demonstrate skill of 3-D art by creating a diorama
2.   Demonstrate knowledge of weather forecasting by
     describing their future weather stations and how they
     work
3.   Demonstrate their knowledge of cause and effect by
     answering the base question in this unit, "How can
     weather forecasting change our lives?"

MATERIALS:  1 medium size box per group;
Assorted craft materials, ie. tin foil, empty paper rolls,
pipe cleaners, construction paper,etc., glue, scissors,
stapler

ACTIVITIES AND PROCEDURES:
Activity I
A.   Students research modern day weather stations,
     forecasters, forecasting equipment
B.   Students divide into groups, choose craft materials to
     build future weather stations.
     Reinforce realism, creativity, and base question

Activity II
A.   Completed dioramas are presented to whole class.
     Students should refer to base question and explain
     diorama details.Example:  "We've built a machine to
     stop tornadoes because____________________________."

Activity III
A.   During diorama presentation and/or written form,
     students will discuss pros and cons of controlling the
     weather.

TYING TI ALL TOGETHER:
Evaluation:
     Teacher observation, post unit quiz, creating dioramas,
     presenting dioramas, anecdotal notes during group
     working time.

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