Weather Tools
This tool uses liquid that expands when hot and contracts when cold
Thermometer
What is climate?
Climate is about weather patterns over long periods of time. It also considers many factors such as temp, rainfall, humidity, windspeed etc.
If a coding input about weather is "there are no clouds in the sky" what would the output be?
"It is Sunny"
How can weather affect farming?
Answers will vary
How can animals tell us about short term weather?
Short term means they IMMEDIATELY change their behaviour (birds fly low, bees return to hive, frogs croaking)
This tool detects lightning strikes
Lightning detector
What is weather?
Weather is used to describe atmospheric conditions over shorter periods of time (hours or days)
Air pressure moves from areas of.....
High to areas of low (it wants to fill the space)
What is conservation agriculture?
A way of farming that takes care of the earth
How can animals tell us about long term weather?
Animals will prepare for upcoming weather/longer seasons (shedding fur for spring, hibernating for winter, etc.)
This object is used to detect air pressure
Barometer
List the 6 climate zones
Polar, Subpolar, Temperate, Sub Tropical, Tropical, Equatorial
Name 3 historical methods of weather forecasting and their strengths/weaknesses
Observation - Simple but limited
Animal behaviour - Simple but not precise
Weather Lore - Easy to remember but not always correct....may be too simple
How does climate affect conservation agriculture?
Different climates will require different methods of conservation
List 2 ways that climate affects our everyday life
- Clothing choices
- Recreational choices
This object measures humidity
Hygrometer
What is a micro-climate?
A microclimate is an area with different atmospheric conditions than that of those around it.
Name 3 Modern methods for predicting weather and their strengths and weaknesses
Weather stations - provide precise data but cant measure every spot on earth
Satellites - Can see large parts of earth or hard to reach areas but they cant measure super close to the ground
Computer Models - Can handle a lot of info but not always right
List 4 examples of conservation agriculture
Answers will vary but may include...
planting crops for feed
crop rotation
using animal waste as fertilizer
reducing the amount of chemicals used
rotational grazing
Explain how climate affects things in communities such as buildings and transportation
Answers will vary
This object uses cups to measure wind speed
Anemometer
What is the value of Indigenous understandings of weather and climate?
They have been observing their surroundings for thousands of years and likely noticed patterns in local areas
How would life be different if we did not have ways of predicting the weather?
Answers will vary
What is soil erosion?
When topsoil is carried away by things such as wind, water, or human means.