Introduction

After visiting our class to talk to us about the weather, the meteorologist, John Elliott was so impressed with you that he told me about his search for a weather assistant. This student will help him research information for his weather forecasts. He will be choosing this person based on their knowledge of the lightning/thunder, tornadoes or hurricanes. So remember the more in depth information you find the better your chances for being consider. Good Luck and put your best foot forward.

The Task

You will be given 3 types of weather conditions. Choose the one that interests you. You will be completing a form to show how well you have learned your specific topic. Remember to be considered you need to be an expert in your area.

The Process

1. First each student is to choose a topic to research.

2. Once you've picked your topic click on the appropriate link below.

3. There you will have the information necessary to become a research expert on your topic.

4. After you have viewed the websites, you will fill in the information that you have gathered on the answer sheet.

5. Be ready to wow the class with your knowledge.

Thunder and Lightning

Tornadoes

Hurricanes

Evaluation

Use this rubric to help you stay on track.

Weather Conditions

CATEGORY	25	20	15	10	SCORE
Amount of Information	All questions answered completely.	Most questions answered completely.	Most questions answered somewhat.	One or more questions were not addressed.
Quality of Information	Information clearly answers the questions using students' own words.	Information attempts to answer questions using students' own words.	Information is not in students' own words.	Information has little or nothing to do with the questions.
Internet Use	Successfully uses suggested internet links to find information without assistance.	Usually able to use suggested internet links to find information without assistance.	Occasionally able to use suggested internet links to find information without assistance.	Needs assistance or supervision to use suggested internet links to find information.
Mechanics	No grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors.	Almost no grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors	A few grammatical spelling or punctuation errors.	Many grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors.
				TOTAL

Conclusion

Now that you are experts on your weather topic, you are on your way to becoming a weather assistant. If you decide not to pursue this career you are still an expert on this topic. Job well done!!!