Predicting Weather Shifts

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is designed to help students understand how changes in barometric pressure can predict changes in weather conditions. It features six barometers, each displaying different readings that indicate either a rising or falling pressure trend. Students are asked to decide if the weather will improve or worsen based on each barometer’s reading. By completing this task, students engage with real-world applications of meteorology, interpreting instrumental data to make forecasts.

This worksheet teaches students to correlate barometric pressure changes with weather outcomes, a fundamental skill in meteorological predictions. It challenges them to observe the pressure trends indicated by the barometer needles and predict whether these trends suggest an improvement or deterioration in the weather. Through this exercise, students enhance their understanding of how atmospheric pressure influences weather patterns. The worksheet aims to develop critical thinking and decision-making skills by requiring students to interpret data and make informed predictions about future weather conditions.