CURRENT SURFACE WEATHER MAP ACTIVITY
PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES
Surface weather maps depict large-scale weather systems called Highs,
Lows, and fronts. In this activity, you will learn how to interpret
surface weather maps. After completing this activity, you should be able
to:
- describe the current weather conditions at different locations around
the United States;
- relate the weather conditions where you live to weather systems shown
on a current surface weather map;
- predict the weather changes that are likely to occur as weather
systems approach and pass different locations on the weather map,
including your location.
BACKGROUND
MATERIALS
To complete this activity, you will need the following:
- Microcomputer with Internet access (direct or dial-up connection) to
the World Wide Web;
- Web browser capable of displaying GIF
files, such as Netscape Navigator or Microsoft Internet Explorer;
- Color printer (optional).
PROCEDURE
- Download/print a hardcopy of this activity.
- Access a current surface weather map.
- Display (on-screen) and/or print hardcopy of a
current surface weather map.
- Answer activity questions.
Please send your ideas and input to:
Walter Sanford, Director
Hypermedia Geoscience Curriculum Project
Internet: wsanford@pen.k12.va.us
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