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title: "SM3: Weather Forecasting Science (Georgia Science standard)"
code: SM3
cite_as: Georgia Standards of Excellence, Science, SM3
subject: science
grades:
  - high-school
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# SM3: Weather Forecasting Science

Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information about the science of weather forecasting.

- Subject: Science
- Appears in: High School, https://georgiahomeroom.org/standards/science/high-school.md

## Expectations

- **SM3.a**: Analyze and interpret data to create a surface map that includes, but is not limited to, high and low-pressure systems, isobars, wind barbs, and fronts.
- **SM3.b**: Construct an argument supported by evidence for the type of weather expected for a specific location using weather maps and knowledge of the movement of air masses, fronts, and weather systems.
- **SM3.c**: Ask questions to develop predictions about the formation of meteorological events including severe thunderstorms, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, droughts, and winter storms.
- **SM3.d**: Ask questions to investigate and communicate the role of technology and public awareness on weather forecasting (e.g., NOAA/NWS observation data network, instrumentation, satellites, radar, weather balloons, models, watch/warning criteria).
- **SM3.e**: Construct an argument supported by observations to verify the forecast contained in a weather briefing for a specific location.

## Georgia Milestones coverage

No Georgia Milestones blueprint cites this standard.

Source: Georgia Standards of Excellence, published by the Georgia Department of Education at case.georgiastandards.org.