Overland High SchoolMeteorology

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

Prerequisite: Biology with a "C" or higher AND Chemistry (may be taken concurrently) Credit: 1½/2 Unit Meteorology is the study of the Earth's atmosphere and its effect on weather and climate phenomena. Students will use scientific lab and inquiry skills to understand the impacts of weather and climate on our daily lives. Topics of study include: structure/layers of the atmosphere, solar influences on weather, atmospheric moisture and cloud formation, air pressure and wind, forecasting methods and models, severe weather, climate and climate change.

Grades: 11-12

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