On Sunday, October 20, 2013 10:56:14 AM UTC+1, Steve Jackson wrote:
Dawlish wrote philosophically



"It's been a shame for weather in the curriculum ever since the demise of the old Meteorology GCSE circa late 80's/early 90's"



Yes, I used to teach that to 20 or so pupils a year in the lower sixth as part of the general studies prgramme, and very enjoyable it was too, especially the coursework projects, investiating frost hollows, urban heat island effects, micro-climates etc.



Me too, actually and a dozen at night school too. I fondly remember one of my pupils winning the National FW prize!


Like geology, meteorology was put into the ket stage 3 science curiiculum, and science teachers haven't got a clud, nor an interest for that matter!

best wishes

Steve J

Yup. Waste of time from then on and just about has been ever since. Good to hear Robin talking about a decent level of meteorology in one "A" level syllabus though.