Weather

**The Weather Section Project Information**
Sponsoring Teacher: Linda Giesen Sponsor School: John S. Armstrong City: Dallas, Texas Country: USA

For students to write about daily weather in their city, and to share their personal experiences with the local weather
 * GOAL OF THE PROJECT:**

Be as specific as you can, factual stories, and personal stories. (Optional) Graphs, pictures, and other sorts of data you may choose.
 * TYPE OF WRITING REQUESTED:**

We would like “ya’ll” to write a completed, final, and edited story with answering one or more of our questions in a personal narrative form.
 * DESCRIPTION OF WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:**

1. How often do you have snow, hail storms, and sleet? (AKA precipitation) 2. How often do you have severe weather storms? 3. How often does the sun shine? 4. Has flooding ever occurred in your area, if so, how many times? 5. What’s the most common form of precipitation in your area? 6. What are the fluctuations in temperature? 7. Do you ever miss school for bad weather? 8. Does the time affect the weather? 9. What would happen with TOO much precipitation? 10. Has your temperature ever gone above 100 degrees F? We hope these questions are helpful and help guide you with your personal stories.
 * QUESTIONS:**

Students may create Power point, videos, web sites, digital photos, or other forms of media. Please note that we are NOT interested in any information copied from the internet. We are looking for stories, reviews, and impressions created by the students.
 * Detailed Instructions For Collecting Information:**


 * Ideal Number Of Submissions From Each School:** as many as you wish to create


 * Preferred Length Of Articles:** multiple paragraphs, the max one full page.


 * Deadline For Receiving Information: April 20th 2012**