Meteorology and Weather PAC
Introduction
 For
the agriculturist especially, the weather dictates certain risks
beyond human control. Drought can cause major setbacks while too
much rain, or flooding, can ruin a crop as well. The Meteorology
and Weather PAC discusses risk management strategies farm
managers can use to make wise decisions. Students determine that the
use of percentages and probability, insurance and hedging, and
simply planning ahead can help farm managers to be aware of the
risks involved. And that can make a real difference in success or
failure.
Students monitor a local weather station set up
at school to check daily temperature, barometric pressure, rainfall,
and wind speed readings.
Through the use of the Internet, students can
view satellite and radar images to detect prominent weather patterns
as they predict the weather. After studying about beef, horse, and
poultry production and management, students will explore the world
of animal genetics and animal processing.
Students also check the climate of countries
around the world and compare the international weather tendencies to
those of the United States. Finally, students identify the causes of
tornadoes, hurricanes, thunderstorms, and winter storms. Internet
access is recommended for this PAC, but is not required. Without
Internet access, students may not be able to complete some of the
activities.
Featured
Careers
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Landscaper
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Meteorologist
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Air quality manager
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Agricultural scientist
Skill Development
Agriscience Skills
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 Identifying risk management strategies
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Weather-related decision making
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Obtaining weather information
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Setting up a weather station
Academic Skills
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Reading
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Writing
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Measuring
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Analyzing recorded data
What's Included
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Applied Technologies Meteorology and
Weather courseware CD
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Applied Technologies Meteorology and
Weather Student Guide
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World atlas
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Weather information software
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Weather station
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Weather log worksheet pad
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Coriolis Effect kit
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Condensation and cloud experiment kit
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Miscellaneous materials and consumables
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Instructor's Overview
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Media
Cruiser
Ordering Information
Meteorology and Weather
- 916027-949
Internet access recommended
PAC Objectives
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a PAC to
Review
Agribusiness Concepts
Animal Science
Aquaculture
Crop Science
Forestry
Horticulture
Hydroponics
Landscape Design
Meteorology and Weather
Plant Science
Resource Conservation
Small Engines
Soil Science
Veterinary Science
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