Welcome to the Atmosphere Activities Quick-Tour!

Information-Rich Problem Solving Activities Using Integrated Technology

Developed by the Network Montana Project at Montana State University

Introduction

In these interactive hands-on/minds-on activities, students working in collaborative groups work as a team of scientists to analyze current weather satellite images and radar data to recognize patterns and to predict weather at their location. Using image analysis techniques, students make movies from satellite images captured over several days and determine storm sizes, strengths, speeds, and forcasts. Students upload local weather conditions and share data with students around the world. Using a variety of avenues to success, all students demonstrate their knowledge by systematically recording data, preparing weather reports, creating weather maps, and making forecasts.

High Temperatures - CNN Forecast - CNN
Radar - CNN Satellite - CNN

Students synthesize weather variables from current maps and view current conditions.
 
 

Students track the development and movement of storms as the occur.

Students use image processing software to analyze current weather images to determine size, speed, and area.

Students systematically record satellite images to make movies that demonstrate dynamic changes in the atmosphere.
 

Surface Data Map

Students use symbol maps to get current weather reports world-wide and create their own weather maps and forcasts.