SED 111 Activity 4 Weather Prediction

Weather Prediction
In This activity you are going to make a weather instrument which will help you
identify and predict weather conditions.

Procedure:
1. Select any one of the instruments you know that will help you determine the
condition of the weather in your area.
2. Make one and use it to identify the weather condition in your area.
3. Document it and explain the weather condition of the place where you are in.
4. If you are near the places with weather instruments you can also use it to
discuss the condition of the atmosphere at that particular time.
5. Act as if you are a meteorologist measuring the chosen condition in your local.
6. You can use video or pictures or Vlog the condition. Duration 1-2 minutes only.
7. Indicate sources and references.
8. How did this activity help you?
Weather instrument: Building a Liquid Change Barometer Materials
Glass jar, Bottle of softdrinks/ketchup, water, food coloring, and , Rubber band
Procedure
Step 1.
Wash a 12-ounce clear glass bottle that has a straight neck and an 18-ounce clear
glass jar, making sure to remove any labels. An empty 18-ounce peanut butter jar is
a good choice for this barometer project.

Step 2. 9Assemble the barometer by first placing the bottle inside the jar in an
inverted position. Fill the jar with just enough water to come up over the mouth of the
bottle by an inch or so.

Step 3. Add a few drops of food coloring to the water before slightly tilting the jar to
allow air bubbles to release from the bottle.

Step 4. Place the rubber band around the outside of the jar at the water level. Step 5.
Find a spot to set up your barometer station where it's not exposed to direct sun,
artificial temperature changes, or in a location where it could be accidentally tipped
over.

Step 6. Observe water levels rise as air pressure rises to predict fair conditions, and
drop as pressure falls to predict rain.
Figure1: Materials

Weather prediction (June 29, 2022) 1:00pm-7pm

Temperature: 31o Humidity: 94% Wind: 5km/h

Clouds: Nimbostratus (Long rain and possibility of thunderstorm)

PICTURES OF IMPROVISED BAROMETER OVER TIME

Figure 2A. 1PM

(start of observation) Figure 2B. 3PMFigure 2C. 5PM

Figure 2D,E. 7pm

(End of
observation)
Based on the pictures above, the water level decreases over time, which
means rain was expected and it really happened later on around 3pm until evening.
Through the help of my improvised barometer, I came up with the weather
prediction above which it accurately predicted the weather of that day. I also look up
what likely weather is in our location on Google, and the results match up with the
prediction that I made based on my observations of the barometer and the
atmosphere.
I now realize how challenging it is to be a meteorologist and take data point
by point in order to accurately predict the weather for people, which is something that
is extremely vital in our day-to-day lives in order for us to be able to carry out our
activities. Because of this, weather forecasting plays a significant role in our everyday
lives. The fact that its ultimate purpose is to preserve human lives and property while
also improving health, safety, and economic success is what gives rise to the term
"low-key heroes" to describe the people responsible for this effort.
At the same time, I am amazed and enthusiastic about building the weather
instrument, and I cannot express how much happiness I feel when my readings and
observations accurately reflect the weather on that particular day. Because of this, I
am now able to make plans for the future based on my expectations of the weather in
our vicinity, particularly with regard to washing the laundry.
Resources:
https://youtu.be/E9GXNc3-KJU