Millibar Mastery

Worksheet Description

This worksheet presents students with a series of barometer dials, each labeled with pressure readings in millibars to help them understand how atmospheric pressure is measured and indicated. This worksheet is divided into two sections, each highlighted with different background colors (yellow and green), featuring barometers that display various readings. Students are required to record the readings from both the set hand and the indicator needle for each dial and then analyze and describe the direction of the pressure change. This engaging visual approach encourages students to interact directly with simulated instrumentation.

This worksheet aims to teach students how to read and interpret measurements from millibars barometers, an essential skill in weather forecasting and understanding atmospheric sciences. By identifying the needle positions and noting changes, students learn to assess whether the pressure is increasing, decreasing, or stable. The task of describing the pressure change further deepens their understanding of how these fluctuations can affect weather patterns. Ultimately, the worksheet is designed to enhance students’ analytical skills in science, preparing them for more complex studies in meteorology and other related fields.