Fieldwork

Making weather observations and using weather and climate data in schools


heatwave
Extreme Heat Fieldwork and Adaptation
Heatwave fieldwork resources for upper primary and lower secondary students
Topics: Fieldwork in Geography, Observations and Data
FIeldwork PGCE students
Top 10 Ideas for Weather Fieldwork
Here are some ideas for simple, fun weather related fieldwork which you can try out in the school grounds. We started off with 10,
Topics: Fieldwork in Geography
raindrops
Measuring Raindrops
How big is a raindrop? Collect data and analyse mode, mean and median, range, interquartile range and standard deviation
Topics: Observations and Data
urban scene
Microclimates
A microclimate is the distinctive climate of a small-scale area, such as a garden, park, valley or part of a city
Topics: Observations and Data
well graph
Weather Projects
Introduction Project ideas: 1. How accurate are weather forecasts for my local area?2. A survey of how the temperature changes in my back garden3.
CloudWheel Cut Out
CloudWheel Cutout
We have made a cloud wheel that can be cut out and used to identify clouds. Simply download the pdf, cut out the two
Topics: Observations and Data
Bubble Chase
How to measure wind speed and direction using bubbles Equipment Bubble blowing kit Stopwatch or phone Compass or compass app Bubble Chase to Measure
Topics: Observations and Data
A Kestrel Weather Station
Using Kestrel Weather Stations
For Independent Investigations / A Level Non-Examined Assessment (NEA). Kestrels are available for loan.
Topics: Fieldwork in Geography
Clouds in a blue sky
Clouds
Resources to help with identifying clouds and the processes which cause them.
Topics: Observations and Data
urban heat island profile
Urban Heat Islands
An introduction to Urban Heat Islands and how to measure them.
Topics: Observations and Data
Rainbow and White clouds in blue sky background
Rainbows
The rainbow is a familiar sight when the Sun is shining and rain is falling. It can also be seen in the spray from
Topics: Observations and Data
cirrus uncinus
Hooked Cirrus
High wispy clouds Related Demonstrations and Experiments Cirrus Uncinus Have you ever noticed clouds like those in the upper part of the picture on
Topics: Observations and Data
radiation fog
Fog
What is the difference between fog and mist and other fog questions. Fog is literally a cloud on the ground. It can cover vast
Topics: Observations and Data
coastal fog and cumulus clouds
Cumulus Clouds and Fog
The picture shows a view south over Poolewe, north-west Scotland. It was taken at 14:00 UTC on 10 June 1963 and shows something unusual:
Topics: Observations and Data
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