Author: Amanda McGarrigle

Computing
We are meteorologists

Background Information
This unit will teach the class to identify and understand the processes which are taken to present a weather forecast. The children will use collect, measure, analyse and present data. The children will become a meteorologist and weather present. A meteorologist is an expert in the study of weather.

In this unit the children will…
Understand different measurement techniques for weather, both analogue and digital.
Use computer-based data logging to automate the recording of some weather data.
Use spreadsheets to create charts.
Analyse data, explore inconsistencies in data and make predictions.
Practise using presentation software and, optionally, video.

By the end of this unit….
All children can:
Find out different ways to measure the weather.
Measure the weather using different methods.
Record the weather.
Look at weather data.
Start to predict the weather.
Identify the key features of a weather forecast.
Begin to prepare their own weather forecast.
Most children will:
Start to predict the weather with some reasoning.
Explain what different equipment is used for.
Present a weather forecast.
Some children will:
Predict the weather with explanation for their ideas.
Confidentially deliver a clear weather forecast.

Key Vocabulary
Chart
Data-logging
Forecast
Graph
Measurement
Prediction
Spreadsheet
Temperature
Weather
Microsoft Excel
Web browser
Microsoft PowerPoint