Weather & Climate In this unit you will: (tywydd a hinsawdd) In this unit you will: Find out how it feels to be struck by lightning! Learn how to track a killer tornado Fly into the eye of a hurricane Forecast the weather like a real meteorologist Taken from Horrible Geography ‘Stormy Weather’ by Anita Ganeri
What’s the Weather Like? (Sut mae’r tywydd?) FOG
(rain & sunny intervals) What’s the Weather Like? (Sut mae’r tywydd?) Sunny (heulog) Dull / cloudy weather (gymylog) Rain (bwrw glaw) Sunny Spells / Intervals Showers (rain & sunny intervals) Snow (bwrw eira) Thunder & lightning (mellt a tharanau) Sleet (eirlaw) FOG Temperature (ºC) (tymheredd) Wind speed & direction (gwyntog) Fine weather (braf) Fog (niwl)
Quiz 1. 2. 3. 4. Questions 5 – 10 = elements table
Weather Forecasting Assessment Singing in the rain!
Lesson Objectives By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Describe and explain the key features of a good weather forecast Evaluate sample work in preparation for the peer assessed element of this assignment Know the success criteria used to assess this report We will be using the following skills: communication, improving our own learning, working with others, listening AND thinking.
Sample forecast 1 Sample forecast 2
Remember It’s Only a FORECAST! "There's a hurricane on the way!!"
The storm of 1987 FACTS: The most damaging storm since 1703 18 fatalities Damage = £1.4billion 15 million trees blown over
What makes a good weather forecast?
What makes a good weather forecast? Advice From Previous Year 8 Classes What makes a good weather forecast? Clear use of symbols Reference made to specific place names across the UK, e.g., Swansea, Glasgow, London Takes into account rainfall, temperature, wind speed & direction, air pressure etc. Share the roles equally within the group A well written script that uses the necessary technical vocabulary Refers to upcoming local events & provides a summary Use of props & costumes?
Now It’s Your Turn! Homework Task 1. Go to www.bbc.co.uk/weather 2. Select a city in the UK 3. Cut & paste the 5 day forecast for your chosen destination 4. Write a short forecast to accompany the information provided (HINT: you may wish to view the forecast video & the map on the same webpage first)