The Forecast Factory
http://www.giss.nasa.gov/edu/factory/index.html

John Knox, National Aeronautics and Space Administration

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This experiment in active learning draws from the real-life origins of modern weather forecasting as a means for having students role-play the various stages of the forecasting process. A discussion and summary of this teaching method are provided, as well as extensions to other topics, such as global climate modeling.

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Subject: Geoscience:Atmospheric Science
Grade Level: College Lower (13-14), High School (9-12)
Theme: Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Atmospheric Science