Predicting Weather

Science On a Sphere

Immerse your students into an engaging experience utilizing 3-D data visualization.  Discover the complex interactions and movement of air masses on our 5 ft. interactive globe. Students will collect real-time data on temperature, clouds, pressure, precipitation, and wind to make a weather prediction.

In-person capacity may be limited in compliance with public health guidelines in effect on the day of your visit.

Subjects: Earth Science
Program Type: Science on a Sphere
NYS Standards:

• 3-ESS2-1.  Represent data in tables and graphical displays to describe typical weather conditions expected during a particular season. 
• 3-ESS2-3.  Plan and conduct an investigation to determine the connections between weather and water processes in Earth systems.  
• MS-ESS2-4.  Develop a model to describe the cycling of water through Earth’s systems driven by energy from the Sun and the force of gravity. 
• MS-ESS2-5.  Collect data to provide evidence for how the motions and complex interactions of air masses results in changes in weather conditions.

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