The Daily Ups and Downs
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In this activity, learners graph 48 hourly air temperatures from a local weather observation site and observe the diurnal temperature variations. Learners visit the National Weather Service website to search by zip code and collect temperature data to plot on a graph. This resource includes information to help learners analyze their graphs (i.e. look for saw tooth pattern, determine timing of max and min temperatures). Use this activity to discuss weather forecasting and weather trends.
- Under 5 minutes
- 30 to 45 minutes
- free
- Ages 8 - 14
- Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- Computer with internet connection
- Graph for plotting temperatures
- Pen/pencil
Subjects
- Earth and Space Science
- Earth Processes
- Weather and Climate
- Earth Structure
- Atmosphere
- Earth Processes
- Mathematics
- Algebra
- Patterns
- Data Analysis and Probability
- Data Analysis
- Data Collection
- Data Representation
- Probability
- Measurement
- Representation
- Algebra
- Physical Sciences
- Heat and Thermodynamics
- Heat and Temperature
- Heat and Thermodynamics
- The Nature of Science
- The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
- Gathering Data
- Formulating Explanations
- Communicating Results
- The Scientific Process
Informal Categories
- Nature and Environment
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- read
- use keyboard
- use mouse
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
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Access Rights:
- Free access
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Rights:
- All Rights Reserved, National Weather Service,
