Introduction to the Webquest
What are we going to be doing this week?
Your task for this assignment is to learn about four main aspects of weather and the instruments that are used to measure these weather conditions. You will define and explain: barometer, air pressure, temperature, humidity and wind by researching on the internet and at the library . Over the next week 1) you will create a weather vocabulary flip book, 2) make graphs of weather conditions to compare differences at different locations, 3) explain how scientist measure each aspect of weather, and 4) become an expert on one of the four weather conditions. And finally at the end of the week you will write an expository essay showcasing your knowledge.
Your task for this assignment is to learn about four main aspects of weather and the instruments that are used to measure these weather conditions. You will define and explain: barometer, air pressure, temperature, humidity and wind by researching on the internet and at the library . Over the next week 1) you will create a weather vocabulary flip book, 2) make graphs of weather conditions to compare differences at different locations, 3) explain how scientist measure each aspect of weather, and 4) become an expert on one of the four weather conditions. And finally at the end of the week you will write an expository essay showcasing your knowledge.