Review for:Weather Forecasting

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posted: on November 4, 2006 at 6:04PM

My rating of this resource: ****

My experience using this resource:
Meteorology

Topic I was teaching:
Precipitation

My learning goal for which this resource was used:
To show students a forecasting source

Course Level:
Intro or Regular

How I/my students used the resource:
displayed website on projector and then discussed it

Value Added:
Provides visualization or animation, Provides access to data sets, Provides a virtual lab, Increases access to scientists, Provides additional content, Increases student engagement and motivation

Strengths:
It is easy for students to understand what they are seeing and they love seeing snow forecasts!

Weaknesses:
This site may not be operational every day.

It may be difficult for students to select the appropriate forecast.

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