Context
This geography-meets-physics lesson brings weather data to life by having students track and analyse real-time climate patterns using iPad apps. It supports topics like atmospheric pressure, temperature, and climate change—making abstract weather concepts concrete. This also teaches students data collection and analytical skills, necessary for higher-level sciences.
Preparation & Flow
Hook + Weather Phenomena Overview (10 mins)
(Teacher-led) Show footage of storms or time-lapse satellite weather videos. Introduce basic weather terms and physics terms.
Live Data Hunt (20 mins)
In groups, students explore windy.com to track live weather around the world. Each group can investigate a different region (e.g., tropical, desert, temperate climates).
Mini Weather Reports (20 mins)
Students are to prepare a 2-slide weather report in Keynote with screenshots and forecasts. Guiding pointers may include:
• Which region did the group explore? What was the climate in that region?
• How similar/dissimilar is the weather in this region compared to our local climate?
• What are some reasons the group can think of that explain these observations?
Weather Presentation and Sharing (15 mins)
Students are to present their region’s current weather and explain patterns they noticed based on their observations.
Wrap-up and Reflection (5 mins)
Discuss how global weather is interconnected and its relevance to Singapore’s climate.
Possible Extensions
• Track a typhoon or monsoon system over a week.
• Use data to support discussions on climate change.
• Further discuss the macro reasons for the formation of certain weather systems.
From the LearnGrowCreate Team
Main author: Sharon
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