STEM Trail Stop — Make Your Own Forecast! | Lancaster STEM Alliance

Family STEM Trail Stop — Make Your Own Forecast!

This trailhead stop can be completed anywhere.

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How would you describe the sky cover?

Clear

Stratus

Cirrus

Cumulus

Cumulonimbus answer_image

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What is the the wind speed? Observe the movement of tree branches to estimate your local wind speed.

Calm

5 - 10 MPH Light Wind answer_image

10 - 20 MPH Breezy answer_image

20 - 35 MPH Windy answer_image

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What is the precipitation?

Dry

Light

Moderate

Heavy

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What is the temperature?

Below 32 Degrees F answer_image

33 - 45 Degrees F answer_image

46 - 69 Degrees F answer_image

70 Degrees F and Above answer_image

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Type in your forecast here. Tell us what the current weather conditions are and what clothes people should be wearing today.

If you take a video of yourself giving your forecast or draw a picture of the current weather and what sort of clothes people should be wearing, post it to your social media and tag Lancaster STEM Alliance.

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Assistance with questions about the STEM trail is available Monday through Friday, 9:00-5:00. Just click the "I need help" button below, or email stem@steinmancommunications.com.

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Become a weather observer.

The word “meteorology” is Greek and means “the study of things in the air.” We know it today as the observation of weather. We study the skies to make scientific predictions, or forecasts, of the weather to come.

This trailhead stop can be completed anywhere! Whether (or weather!?) you are at home, at school or at the park, it’s always a great time to predict the weather!

**Please visit the Lancaster Science Factory or the North Museum to receive your patch for this stop.