- Distribute the sets of symbols, and instruct each group to cut the symbols apart
and categorize them into three groups. Each group of symbols should be some-
how related, and should be given a name that describes its meaning or function.
Each team of students will then present their three categories of symbols, and
explain their reasoning for their classification.
Day Two
- Divide the class into groups of four.
- Distribute the U.S. maps with symbol keys, and the satellite image.
- Groups will draw as many symbols on the map as seem appropriate.
- Each group will complete five maps, one for each student and a combined group
map. - Check work by having jigsaw groups, four members from four different groups,
gather to compare their group’s weather map.
Conclusion:
Display group weather maps wherever appropriate
Questions:
- What are we able to observe from a satellite image?
- How are weather symbols useful?
- How are weather symbols categorized, and why?
- How do we use weather symbols to transfer what is observed from a satellite
image onto a weather map?
Extension:
Have students develop or discover other weather symbols.
References:
Ahrens, Donald C.
GOES satellite image