by Margot and Ken Witty Photography by Stephen Sanacore
Witty, Margot and Ken (1981).
A Day in the Life of A Meteorologist.
Mahway, N.J., U.S.A.: Troll Associates
Copyright: 1981
Publisher: Troll Associates
Reading Level:
Lexile: 575L
Grade Level Equivalent: 3.2
Interest Level: 2-3
Genre: non-fiction
Description: science, weather, meteorologist, careers, technology
Delivery Suggestion: Small group or independent reading
Summary: Being a meteorologist is hard work. This book takes you through the daily routine of a meteorologist from the moment he wakes up to the end of his day at the station.
Electronic Resources:
Vocabulary:
Meteorologist- a scientists who studies the atmosphere
Radar- way or surveillance that is used to locate precipitation, its motion and type
Transmitter- a set of equipment used to carry signals or messages for radio or television
Anemometer- a device used for measuring wind speed and is a common weather station instrument.
Teletype machine- a machine to communicate typed messages from point to point
Forecast- to predict or estimate a future event
Teaching Suggestions:
Have students create a journal activity describing their days a meteorologist. Have students start their journal entry by including information about going to the station and the different tools that they would use while at the station creating their own weather forecast.
Witty, Margot and Ken (1981).
A Day in the Life of A Meteorologist.
Mahway, N.J., U.S.A.: Troll Associates
Copyright: 1981
Publisher: Troll Associates
Reading Level:
Lexile: 575L
Grade Level Equivalent: 3.2
Interest Level: 2-3
Genre: non-fiction
Description: science, weather, meteorologist, careers, technology
Delivery Suggestion: Small group or independent reading
Summary: Being a meteorologist is hard work. This book takes you through the daily routine of a meteorologist from the moment he wakes up to the end of his day at the station.
Electronic Resources:
- Meteorology for kids http://www.weatherwizkids.com/career-becoming-meteorologist.htm this website contains a lot of information about the life of a meteorologist today.
- Create your own forecast http://ia.usu.edu/viewproject.php?project=ia:11292 using the template online students can create their own forecast. This could be a class project where one or two students deliver a weather report every morning for the class during a science unit.
Vocabulary:
Meteorologist- a scientists who studies the atmosphere
Radar- way or surveillance that is used to locate precipitation, its motion and type
Transmitter- a set of equipment used to carry signals or messages for radio or television
Anemometer- a device used for measuring wind speed and is a common weather station instrument.
Teletype machine- a machine to communicate typed messages from point to point
Forecast- to predict or estimate a future event
Teaching Suggestions:
- Use this book to teach importance of evaluating sources.
- Use this book to teach how to research information.
- Use this book to teach features of a nonfiction text.
- Use this book to teach contrast and compare.
Comprehension Strategies:
- Before Reading:
- Have students complete a KWL chart about what they know about meteorology. Students can draw from their own experiences to help them complete the chart.
- During Reading:
- Have students look at the text structures of a nonfiction text.
- After Reading:
- Have students create a found poem to highlight important words in the text and to consider the authors purpose in the text.
Have students create a journal activity describing their days a meteorologist. Have students start their journal entry by including information about going to the station and the different tools that they would use while at the station creating their own weather forecast.