WE5.3
Analyze the impact of weather on society and the environment, including technologies that help humans address weather conditions.

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Indicators for this outcome
(a)

Explain the purpose of different types of information (e.g., satellite and radar maps, weather watches and warnings, summary statistics, travel advisories, and air quality reports) that weather forecasters provide.

(b)

Research how and why people in their communities use short- and long-term weather forecasts in their daily lives.

(c)

Analyze the impact of weather conditions for a particular region on the lives and livelihoods of people in that region, including choices of food, shelter, clothing, transportation, and employment.

(d)

Research effects of short- and long-term changes in weather on the lives and livelihoods of people locally, nationally, and globally.

(e)

Relate weather conditions, and changing weather conditions, to the activities and behaviours of animals.

(f)

Explain the effects of different types of severe weather on people, communities, and the environment, including personal safety preparations for various severe weather events.

(g)

Examine how scientists and traditional knowledge keepers can collaborate to provide a more comprehensive understanding of the effects of weather on people and the environment.

(h)

Research traditional and contemporary technological innovations and products related to clothing, shelter, agriculture, and transportation that various cultures have developed to address various types of weather conditions.

(i)

Explain why forecasting, measuring, and understanding weather is important for humans.

(j)

Propose ideas for new products that would help humans address various types of weather conditions.

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