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Oklahoman
Articles
The Oklahoma
Climatological Survey (OCS) has joined The Oklahoman's Newspapers
in Education program which provides newspapers for use in the classroom
at no cost to schools. Partnering agencies like OCS provide educational
content articles on a specific topic for publication in the newspaper.
Four articles make up what is called an in-paper series. The articles
contain factual information and a collection of questions which
can be used by teachers during class.
Watch the Thursday and Friday additions of The Oklahoman for the "Hey,
Teachers!" advertisement (example from our
series). The ad will describe the series to be featured in the following
Tuesday-Friday papers. Classrooms will receive 25 copies of the newspapers each
day featuring the in-paper articles. Typically, a poster or wrap will be included
with the first bundle of papers.
Below you will find our materials published in The Oklahoman.
We hope you enjoy these articles. Please let us know how the articles enhanced
your teaching by sending an email to earthstorm@mesonet.org.
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Weather
Wise
April 2-5, 2007 |
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A
Century of Oklahoma Weather
As we celebrate Oklahoma's Centennial, let's look back at a few
of the significant weather events that impacted the lives of
Oklahomans We have lived through multiple tornadoes, flash floods,
droughts, ice storms, and even a few "perfect" weather
days. This timeline highlights just a few of the most challenging
weather events.
This poster was originally printed at 11.5 in. X 21.25 in.
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Spring
Planting (April 2, 2007)
Use Soil Temperatures from the Oklahoma Mesonet to decide when
to plant vegetables and crops for the highest yields.
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Water
Conservation (April 3, 2007)
Discover how much water you use to keep your grass green.
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Wildfires
(April 4, 2007)
Discover how relative humidity and 1-hour dead fuel moisture measurements
impact the risk for wildfires.
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Severe
Winds (April 5, 2007)
Wind damage is not caused by tornadoes alone. Sometimes straight-line
wind events can cause just as much destruction as a F0 or F1 tornado.
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Weather
Wise
April 25-28, 2006 |
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Severe
Weather Poster
Spring means tornadoes to many Oklahomans, but today we face many
more weather challenges. Storms, droughts, wildfires, and even
flash floods are on the "radar" for many across the state.
To help Oklahoma students, teachers and even parents be better
prepared, Weather Wise was developed to educate students on what
to do when serious weather strikes.
This poster was originally printed at 11.5 in. X 21.25 in.
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Tornadoes
(April 25, 2006)
Discover which counties have had the most tornadoes. Get
In, Get Down, Cover Up!
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Heat
(April 26, 2006)
Learn to use a Heat Index Chart to see how temperature and relative
humidity can lead to heat related injuries.
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Lightning
(April 27, 2006)
Do you know how to apply the 30/30 rule correctly to stay safe
during outdoor sports and recreation? When
Thunder Roars, Go Indoors!
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Floods
(April 28, 2006)
Even semi trucks and SUV's are not safe from flash floods. Turn
Around, Don't Drown! |
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