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Provided by: The American Meteorological Society |Published on: February 1, 2025
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Synopsis
This article details the educational and professional career of Dr. Warren Washington, who made strides in climate science and modeling.
Students will learn about Dr. Washington's many achievements, including his inspirational representation for people of color in atmospheric science, his writing about three-dimensional climate models, and his philanthropic legacy.
Students will be inspired by Dr. Washington's illustrious career and what he has done for people and the planet.
This article is informative but concise, allowing students to read and learn with little frustration.
Prerequisites
Teachers will need to display the article, assign it as homework, or print it out for students to read.
Differentiation & Implementation
After reading the article, students can create a timeline of Dr. Washington's life and career.
Students can practice summarization skills by answering the questions:
Why was Dr. Warren Washington influential?
Why was Dr. Warren Washington a great leader?
Teachers may want to show students climate models and discuss the importance of Dr. Washington's three-dimensional climate model.
Have students research the various degree programs that Dr. Washington pursued to see what each one is about and what types of careers can be connected to them.
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