Weather, Climate, and Atmospheric Process
Weather, Climate, and Atmospheric Process
Objectives
In this unit, students will learn that weather is a universal topic that impacts humankind on a daily basis. It dictates the life we lead, types of homes we have, and influences our daily and leisure routines. Students will:
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observe, measure, and record the basic elements of weather.
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identify basic cloud types.
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identify, construct, and use the tools of a meteorologist (e.g., measure rainfall using rain gauge, measure air pressure using barometer, measure temperature using a thermometer).
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evaluate the accuracy of student and professional weather forecasts.
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describe how weather and forecasts affect people’s lives.
Essential Questions
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How could you demonstrate that a force can change an object’s motion (speed or direction)?
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What is the evidence that the Earth’s system changes?
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What predictable patterns of change can be observed on and from Earth?
Related Unit and Lesson Plans
Related Materials & Resources
The possible inclusion of commercial websites below is not an implied endorsement of their products, which are not free, and are not required for this lesson plan.
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Cloud Worksheet: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astronomy/activities/label/cloudsimple/
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Play in the Clouds: A Tomas the Tortoise Adventure by Mike Miller. Stephens Press, 2003.
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Permission to use instructions to make a barometer granted from: http://starryskies.com/try_this/baro1.html