Measuring Wind
u Compare their data to the Beaufort Wind Scale and explain why we have standards in measurement.
u Identify wind using visual clues.
Materials • US Sailing – Learn Sailing Right! Beginner Chapter 1: Preparing Yourself for Sailing • Pencil with new eraser- One per person • Paper Dixie cups-Four per person • Two plastic drinking straws per person (non bending) • Masking Tape • Straight pin (used for sewing) • Black permanent marker • Clipboard • Stopwatch/timer • Whiteboard • Weather report from daily paper • Electric fan
Sailing Centers
Sailing Centers should complete Parts I, II, and III followed by 2 hours of sailing time applying boat handling and wind awareness skills. The goal of this lesson is to help students identify wind and understand the complexity of wind, it’s direction, and changes in velocity. By improving wind awareness and detection skills students will be able to predict shifts and identify wind patterns becoming more knowledgeable sailors.
Formal Classroom Settings Classroom Teachers should complete Parts I, and III in a single class period followed by Parts II and IV in period 2, and Part V in period 3. The extension activity can be implemented in period 4. On day 5 invite your local meteorologist to the classroom to present on local weather patterns in your area and the causes of typical wind patterns in your area.
Career Connection
There are many careers in weather; meteorologist, hurricane hunter, weather reporter, weather writer, wind turbine engineers. Contact your local NOAA weather station to connect students with a meteorologist.
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