Pupils need to begin collecting information, using equipment and sending data via the website from November. Please enter ‘no record’ for any dates that the school is closed or that you are unable to collect weather readings. You can add more details about this under ‘comments’ when entering your data. 

 

It’s advised that pupils take turns recording and uploading the weather data. This year we are supplying a calendar to document your daily weather readings and to log that each week’s data has been uploaded to the website. The calendar lists five groups and clearly states which group is responsible for each day’s readings. 

 

Where possible, it’s best to take readings at the same time each day. You could discuss how to best approach this task with your class. Pupils are encouraged to take ownership of the project and responsibility for data collection. If pupils enter data weekly then schools can compare weather records and study the map to identify local trends. Please send data weekly, on Friday afternoons if you can. Entering data regularly increases your chances of winning the end of project prizes!