January 2005
The Met Office is pleased to be supporting Einstein
Year, in particular the 'Weather' theme which is launched during
February 2005. A range
of pages have been provided, containing a range of experiments,
quizzes and fact sheets relating to weather. There is even a quiz
which pupils can complete to win a prize.
November 2004
A set
of four posters, designed to help teachers and students identify
common weather situations using spectacular satellite imagery, has been
produced. Situations covered include low pressure, thunderstorms, Arctic
air stream and cold front.
June 2004
A study of the climate
of south-west England has recently been added to the historical
weather events section. This covers the elements of temperature, sunshine,
rainfall, snow and wind.
March 2004
Three new lesson
plans have recently been added to the curriculum learning centre.
These cover the topics of Understanding Weather Charts, Anticyclones,
Depressions and Fronts and Weather Observing.
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