Come Rain or Shine
Understanding the Weather
Sylvia Knight,
Peter Inness,
Janet Barlow (Educator),
Chuen Chung Chui,
Yen Tu,
Thomas Eldridge,
Holly Turner,
Rebecca Emerton,
Rebecca CC,
Dominic Jones,
Liam Till,
Carlo Cafaro,
Rebecca Crook,
Ryan Williams,
Beth Saunders,
and
Kaja Milczewska
Sylvia Knight,
Peter Inness,
Janet Barlow (Educator),
Chuen Chung Chui,
Yen Tu,
Thomas Eldridge,
Holly Turner,
Rebecca Emerton,
Rebecca CC,
Dominic Jones,
Liam Till,
Carlo Cafaro,
Rebecca Crook,
Ryan Williams,
Beth Saunders,
and
Kaja Milczewska
Week 1: Week 2: Week 3: Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more You don’t need any existing knowledge of meteorology, just an interest in learning about the weather. This might appeal to you if you’re a member of theWeather Club or signed up to Weather Watchers. There should be something for everyone – whether you are coming to the course with a fair amount of previous knowledge, or none at all. If this is the first time you’ve taken a meteorology course you may find some of the content challenging, but don’t worry there will be plenty of help available. It also might appeal to you if you’re a geography teacher. For example, the amount of time devoted to weather within the English National Curriculum and GCSE and A level specifications has hugely increased; this course will help improve your confidence to teach the topics and may also be directly relevant to your students, some of whom may consider a career in meteorology. Course image used with permission of NEODAAS/University of Dundee. You can use the hashtag #FLrainorshine to talk about this course on social media.
Week 1: Week 2: Week 3: Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more You don’t need any existing knowledge of meteorology, just an interest in learning about the weather. This might appeal to you if you’re a member of theWeather Club or signed up to Weather Watchers. There should be something for everyone – whether you are coming to the course with a fair amount of previous knowledge, or none at all. If this is the first time you’ve taken a meteorology course you may find some of the content challenging, but don’t worry there will be plenty of help available. It also might appeal to you if you’re a geography teacher. For example, the amount of time devoted to weather within the English National Curriculum and GCSE and A level specifications has hugely increased; this course will help improve your confidence to teach the topics and may also be directly relevant to your students, some of whom may consider a career in meteorology. Course image used with permission of NEODAAS/University of Dundee. You can use the hashtag #FLrainorshine to talk about this course on social media.
Topics Covered
- Introduction to high and low pressure systems
- Weather and climate differences
- Depressions and anticyclones
- Where does weather come from and why does it rain?
- Air masses and types of rain
- Measuring the weather
- Global controls on weather
- Global atmospheric circulation
- Other weather systems: Monsoons, Tropical cyclones and El Niño/La Niña.
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A firsthand account of the melting of the Arctic and the impact it is having on the planet.
A speculative novel that explores the possible consequences of climate change in a dystopian future.
The latest assessment of the science of climate change, from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.
A detailed look at the science of weather forecasting, including the use of models and data.
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A comprehensive textbook on the atmosphere, including its composition, structure, and dynamics.
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An exploration of the history of weather and climate, and the role of humans in changing it.
A comprehensive overview of weather and climate, from a renowned environmental journalist.
An exploration of the history and future of weather modification, and the ethical implications of manipulating the weather.
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This textbook offers a multidisciplinary perspective on climate change, covering the science, impacts, and policy responses to this global challenge. It provides a comprehensive overview of the issue, suitable for both students and general readers.
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This IPCC report examines the impacts of global warming of 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels and explores pathways to limit warming to this level. It provides an overview of the scientific evidence and policy implications of keeping global warming well below 2°C.
The latest assessment report from the IPCC, The Sixth Assessment Report: Climate Change 2021, evaluates the current state of scientific understanding on climate change and its potential impacts.
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