046. the weather forecast: variables and simulation (ks4)
Explore how meteorologists use complex computer models and multiple variables to simulate the atmosphere and predict the weather accurately.
Predicting the weather is incredibly difficult because the atmosphere is constantly changing. Meteorologists cannot just look out the window; they rely on massive computer models. In this lesson, we will explore how these simulations work. You will learn how feeding different variables - like temperature, pressure, and wind speed - into a digital model allows us to simulate the future and forecast the weather.
Last modified: March 25th, 2026
