Pattern Log Collection 101 8th Grade Science Unit 1 Hydrosphere & Atmosphere Mrs. Libdan

Average temperature Go to https://www.wunderground.com/ Search for “Arbutus, Maryland” Locate the High temperature and the Low temperature for the day Add both temperatures together and divide by 2. Record your answer as the average temperature. Example: 89 + 71 = 160 160/ 2 = 80  Average Temperature is 80 degrees F

Cloud Cover Stay on https://www.wunderground.com/ Record cloud cover according to the image and description given

Barometric pressure Stay on https://www.wunderground.com/ Record pressure listed. Don’t forget to include units (in means inches)!

Precipitation Stay on https://www.wunderground.com/ Record chance of precipitation AND rainfall. (You may need to check a day later for the actually measurement.

Moon phase Open Google.com Search “current moon phase” Click on link for calculatorcat.com/…. (note – this link will be one of the first couple to pop up on the search) Record data in your pattern log. Example: First Quarter 43% Full

High tide and tide height Go to google.com Search “Maryland Tide Finder” Click on the first link “Maryland Dept. Of Natural Resources” Choose Region Which region should you choose? (Think about where Baltimore is in relation to the Chesapeake Bay) Select Baltimore/ Fort McHenry for your Location Select Month Put today’s date for start date Select 1 for number of days Click “Get Tides” Record Data Example: High Tide: 11:39 AM Tide Height (at high tide): 1.4 feet

Daylight hours Go to sunrisesunset.com Type “Arbutus, Md” and click “Search USA” Click on “Customize Calendar” Select “Day Length” and deselect other boxes Select “Make Calendar” Record data Example: 13h 4m

Missed a Day? Directions Pt. 1 Go to weather underground like you typically would. Click the “more” tab and click “Historical Weather” Type “ 21227 (AMS zip code)” Select the date you need data for

Missed a Day? Directions Pt. 2 To find the Average Temperature use the “Actual Mean Temperature” for the day. Cloud Cover croll down to the bottom of the page. There is a section called “Hourly Weather History & Observations.” In the far column you will see a column labeled “Conditions.” Examine the column to figure out which cloud cover condition occurred most through the day. Record your best prediction. Barometric Pressure can be found under the label “Sea Level Pressure” around the middle of the page. Record the first column in inches. Precipitation - record the first precipitation found beside the label “precipitation.” Please note, snow fall DOES NOT count, only record the precipitation given under the “Precipitation” heading.