02 - Improving the weather(station) (EQF 5)

Improving the weather(station)

Lesson Plan for Students

Title: Improving Our Weather Station: Technical and Teamwork Challenge

  • Duration: 1.5 hours
  • Context: Post-VetSkillinG Dissemination Workshop
  • Group Size: 12–24 students (teams of 3–5) 

Learning Objectives

By the end of the workshop, students will be able to:

 

  1. Identify and evaluate different types of sensors for a weather station (temperature, humidity, wind speed, rainfall, solar radiation, CO₂, etc.).

  1. Collaborate in small groups to discuss advantages and disadvantages of each sensor.

  1. Present and defend their group’s decisions in front of peers, strengthening communication, negotiation, and ambassador skills.

  1. Connect technical choices to the bigger picture of climate monitoring and sustainability (disseminating project impact).

Materials

  • Sensor fact sheets (1 page per sensor, with key specs, costs, pros/cons).

  • Large sheets of paper / whiteboards and markers.

  • Post-it notes in two colours.

  • Timer.

  • Laptop + projector (for final group presentations).

Introduction & Framing (10 min)

  • Teacher explains:

    • This activity continues the work of the VetSkillinG project.

    • Students are now ambassadors — their task is not just technical, but also to communicate decisions clearly and convince others.

  • Icebreaker: Students quickly brainstorm what sensors they think are essential for climate monitoring in Europe.

Group Work: Sensor Selection Challenge (35 min)

  • Each group receives fact sheets on 6–8 sensor options.

  • Task:

    • Discuss in team which 3 sensors are the most important for a community weather station.

    • Write advantages and disadvantages on Post-its.

    • Reach consensus and prepare a short pitch (max. 5 min) explaining:

      • Why these 3 sensors?

      • How do they help monitor climate change?

      • How could they convince local authorities/communities to use them?

  • Teacher circulates, encouraging balanced participation (technical reasoning + social negotiation).

Presentations & Peer Debate (25 min)

  • Each group presents their 3 chosen sensors.

  • After each pitch, other groups may ask 1–2 challenging questions.

  • Teacher highlights strong arguments and teamwork examples.

Reflection & Dissemination Connection (15 min)

  • Whole-class discussion:

    • What did we learn about combining technical and social skills?

    • How does this help us explain the VetSkillinG project’s impact to others (schools, municipalities, companies)?

  • Students write one key message about the workshop on a sticky note — these can be photographed and shared as part of dissemination (social media, website, newsletter).

Wrap-Up (5 min)

  • Teacher thanks students for being “Green Transition Ambassadors.”

  • Remind that dissemination means sharing knowledge with the community.

Teacher Delivery Form

Workshop: Title: Improving Our Weather Station: Technical and Teamwork Challenge

  • Duration: 90 minutes
  • Target Group: EQF Level 4 VET students 

Preparation

  • Print or display diagrams/photos of the VetSkillinG weather station build.
  • Prepare reflection cards with teamwork prompts.
  • Organise classroom into group tables.
  • Prepare markers, posters, projector.

Teacher Role

  • Guide: Support students in analyzing technical documentation.
  • Facilitator: Encourage all voices in group discussions.
  • Moderator: Manage time and presentations.
  • Connector: Link students’ work to dissemination goals (sharing results beyond the classroom).

Delivery Script (Suggested Timing)

  • Intro (10 min): Frame the session as post-project reflection. Stress that technical + teamwork insights matter equally.
     
  • Group Analysis (30 min): Circulate, ask guiding questions:
    • “Why do you think this part of the design works well?”
    • “If you could change one thing, what would it be?”
       
  • Improvement Brainstorm (15 min): Encourage groups to justify prioritization:
    • “What makes this improvement more important than others?”
       
  • Presentations (20 min): Encourage peer questions. Note teamwork examples.
     
  • Reflection (10 min): Link to VetSkillinG dissemination — how could their evaluations help other schools or companies?
     
  • Wrap-Up (5 min): Highlight how reflection helps them become Green Transition Ambassadors.

Reflection Cards

Reflection Cards – Teamwork in the Weather Station Improvement Workshop
 

Card 1 – Easy Parts

  • What was the easiest part of working together today?

  • Why do you think it went smoothly?

  • Who or what helped make it easier?

 

Card 2 – Difficult Parts

  • What was the most difficult part of working together today?

  • Did you face disagreements? If yes, how?

  • Why was it challenging?

 

Card 3 – Collaboration Strategies

  • How did your team make sure everyone could share their ideas?

  • Did someone take on a leadership role?

  • How did you solve disagreements or different opinions?

 

Card 4 – Personal Role

  • What was your own role in the group today?

  • How did you contribute to the team’s work?

  • What would you like to improve next time?

 

Card 5 – Lessons for the Future

  • What is one thing your team did well that you would repeat in the future?

  • What is one thing you would change to make teamwork easier next time?

  • How can these lessons help in future projects or jobs?

Teacher Tip

  • Give each group 2–3 different cards (not all 5), so they can reflect on different aspects.

  • In presentations, each group should share one teamwork insight from their reflection card exercise, alongside their technical findings.

  • Collect the cards afterwards → they can serve as dissemination material (quotes, posters, newsletter highlights).

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