Date: Oct 7, 2014Page: Table of Contents p.1

Glossary – Back of SNBWarm-ups – Front Cover

W.O.D. Gauge – an instrument or device for measuring.

Warm-Up: What might a meterologist want to gauge?

Weather Tools: SNB p. 16 & 17

1. Cut out each weather tool, and guess what each does.

2. Using page 60-61 in the text, identify as many tools as you can. Also use: – Anemometer: p. 106-107– Barometer: p. 28-29– Wind-direction: p. 112-113

3. What do you think the names and functions are of the remaining tools? Write your hypothesis, leaving space for the correct answer.

Today’s plan:

• Breathe• New Table of Contents p. 22• Learn weather tools-cut and paste p. 23• Choose a weather tool to construct• Read about how to construct your gauge• Gather supplies for construction (homework)• Reflect

Thermometer

Compass

Rain gauge

Anemometer

Barometer

Weather Vane

Reflection:

What weather tool is used to measure wind speed?

Proposed “Wind Dam” for collecting wind energy.