How Do Computers Create Models That Forecasters Use?
3:30
Grades: 3 - 8

Video Description: National Weather Service meteorologist Wes Browning explains how computer models are developed for weather forecasts.

Type of Video: Topical*
Unique Video ID: Weather-3**

Quick Ideas for Using the Video:

  • Before watching the video ask students how the weather was forecasted before the invention of computers? Allow students time to share their ideas and thoughts with a group or neighbor. After watching the video instruct students to discuss as a class how the invention of computers has changed forecasting the weather and how it makes it easier for meteorologists.

 

*Topical videos are filmed on location in the classroom/workspace/laboratory, in studio, or a combination of both to explain and/or demonstrate specific concepts, events, topics, or processes.

**The unique Video ID can be used to quickly locate a single video in the ET collection. This search function is designed to let teachers assign students to watch a specific video and have only that video appear as a search result. Just click on Search and choose “By Video ID.” Then type in the Video ID as it appears above. Be sure to include the dash.

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