About the course

Learn how weather apps and news anchors use signs and patterns to the predict the weather. Become a weatherman yourself and create a device to predict the weather on your own!

Predict the weather like a professional by learning all about the science of the atmosphere.

Project

Build a Barometer

Course overview

Introduction

Students will learn about the purpose of barometers. And how air pressure and weather are connected.

Building the barometer

Students will understand the purpose of a barometer.

Quiz

Assess your learning with a quiz.

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Tags:

Atmosphere
Climate
Density
Meteorologist
Science
Weather
Weather Front

Recommended Materials

Long-neck bottle
Jar/cup
Water
Marker

Instructor

Ariella F.

Economist and Experienced STEM Tutor

Ariella is finishing up her senior year at Barnard where she will graduate with a BA in Economics. She has been tutoring for 6 years and works with students ranging in age from 6-20. While Ariella specializes in Economics, she has a strong sense of numbers and also tutors students in math. She has been tutoring with Gooroo since November 2019 and has taught Gooroo Live and Gooroo Courses in STEM topics as a result of her comprehensive liberal arts education.

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