📡 Virtual Weather Station Simulator

How to Use This Simulation

Adjust the controls to change simulation variables
Click Start to run Virtual Weather Station Simulator - Data Collection Practice
Observe the results in the display area
Click Reset to try different settings
Complete the Predict-Observe-Explain section below

Keyboard: Space/Enter = start/pause · R = reset · Esc = pause

Collect real-time weather data from stations across the region to identify patterns and predict severe weather

🎯 Your Mission: Collect Weather Data

Click on weather stations to view their current conditions, then click "Record Data" to save observations. Watch for patterns in temperature, pressure, and humidity. Can you predict which direction the weather is moving?

Stations Checked

Data Points Recorded

📍 Select a Weather Station

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Select a weather station above to view current conditions

📜 YOUR DATA LOG

No data recorded yet. Select a station and click "Record Data" to begin.

Data Journal — Record & Analyze Your Experiments

My prediction for the key variable:

#	Observation

Predict • Observe • Explain

Predict

Before running the simulation, predict: what do you think will happen to Virtual Weather Station Data Collection Practice when you change the variables?

Observe

Run the simulation with different settings. Record the patterns and relationships you see.

Explain

Compare your observations with your prediction. Use scientific vocabulary to explain why Virtual Weather Station Data Collection Practice behaves this way.

Key Concepts

Variables

Changing one variable while controlling others helps us isolate cause and effect in Virtual Weather Station - Data Collection Practice.

Patterns

Look for repeatable patterns in the data — they reveal the underlying scientific principles.

Models

This simulation is a model — a simplified representation that helps us understand Virtual Weather Station - Data Collection Practice.