Objective
The objective of this experiment is to find the most accurate way to predict the weather without using advanced technology, like satellites and computers. The two methods compared are the scientific (using homemade instruments) and the traditional (using observations of nature) methods.
Introduction
Predicting the weather has become a science in itself. Through the use of satellite images and a variety of data collection tools, we can now develop fairly accurate predictions of our weather patterns. Before the development of these more advanced techniques, people used rudimentary tools and/or stories and sayings to capture nature's signals of changes in weather. Which is more effective as a tool for prediction: our homemade instruments or nature's indicators?
Terms, Concepts and Questions to Start Background Research
In order to properly conduct this experiment you will need to learn the basics about weather. What is weather and what are the major factors that cause our weather to change?
Some key terms to understand:
Since you will also be constructing some home made instruments to help you capture data, you will need to understand how each of the following instruments works:
Bibliography
Basics of weather:
Glossary of weather terms:
Some sites that discuss weather lore:
How to build your own weather instruments:
Materials and Equipment
Experimental Procedure
For the scientific method:
For the traditional (weather lore) technique:
Control:
Variations
Last edit date: 2006-08-15 13:27:43
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