Using Podcasts to Explain Weather Fronts

After spending some time on learning about the 4 Weather Fronts (Cold, Warm, Stationary, Occluded), I will break the classes (4 classes of 20 students) into groups of 4 (about 5 per group). Each group will be given one Weather Front to make a skit, or play, that explains what occurs at the Weather Front. I will give each group one day to research and help each other understand exactly what does occur during their particular Weather Front. Each group will then have a day to write and practice a skit, play about their Weather Front. I will tell the students to use the characters of Cold Air Mass and Warm Air Mass. If the group feels like making a video, I would allow them to use the flip camera to create the video. If they are uncomfortable making a video, then the students can use one of the computers and microphones to create an mp3 of their play. The students will then have 1 more day to create their skit/play. I will be playing these skits/plays to the class. Also, if given parents permission to put their child on the internet, will place these skits/plays on my classroom website.