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Meteorologist
To tell people if it will rain, you need to understand clouds, wind, and the air above us. Reading graphs of past weather helps you spot what tomorrow might bring.
The 22 headline skills a meteorologist is built on. Tap a + node to open the 141 building blocks underneath, or tap any star to see how it connects.
What it leans on most
Types of WeatherYou learn to name sunny, rainy, and stormy days.ScienceHurricanes, Tornadoes & MonsoonsYou study the biggest storms so people stay safe.ScienceSeasons & Weather PatternsYou learn why weather changes with the seasons.ScienceGeography & Local WeatherWhere you live changes the weather you get.ScienceEarth's atmosphereThe blanket of air around Earth makes the weather.ScienceLine graphs (age 10+)A line graph shows how the weather changed over time.Mathematics
The subjects behind it
Weather & ClimateScience
The weather is the whole point of your job.
Earth's SystemsScience
The air around Earth makes our weather.
Data & StatisticsMathematics
You read graphs to spot weather patterns.
ProbabilityMathematics
You work out the chance of a storm so people can stay safe.