Competitive learning experiences: The role of weather forecasting contests in geography programs

John A. Harrington; Randall Cerveny; Jay S. Hobgood

doi:10.1080/00221349108979225

Competitive learning experiences: The role of weather forecasting contests in geography programs

John A. Harrington, Randall Cerveny, Jay S. Hobgood

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Abstract

Weather forecasting contests provide a useful pedagogic strategy for those involved in teaching about the atmosphere, weather, and climate. Competitions give students a chance to test their knowledge of important concepts and their ability to develop complex logical constructs about atmospheric processes. Suggestions concerning the scope of weather forecasting contests are provided for the grade school, secondary school, and college/university levels. Descriptions of a successful contest at the university level and the benefits associated with contests are provided.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	27-31
Number of pages	5
Journal	Journal of Geography
Volume	90
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/00221349108979225
State	Published - Jan 1 1991

Keywords

Competition
Contests
geography programs
weather forecasting

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Geography, Planning and Development
Earth-Surface Processes

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