Earth Science Chapters 16-18 Layered Assignments

Weather and Climate

Alan Dewey
Wabasso High School 

OBJECTIVES

1.  The student will understand the types of storms and their effects.

2.  The student will identify the types of air masses and fronts.

3.  The student will collect and use data to predict the weather.

4.  The student will define radiation, conduction and convection and explain their effects on weather and climate.

5.  The student will describe climate changes that have occurred over time.

LAYER C- BASIC UNDERSTANDING- Choose a total of 75 pts from the assignments below. 

* indicates a required assignment.  Must be present in class to earn points for notes.

 

 Day 1- Clouds and Precipitation (Sections 16.4-16.5)

____ 1.   Complete section 16.4 worksheet (VL-5 pts).

 Day 2- Air Masses (Section 17.1) 

____ 3.   Complete section 17.1 worksheet (VL-5 pts).

____ 5.  Model the types of fronts using clay (BK-5 pts). 

 Day 3- Storms (Section 17.2)

____ 6. *Complete tracking a hurricane lab pg. 596 (LM-10 pts). 

 Days 4-5 Predicting the Weather (Section 17.3)

____ 7. *Complete section 17.3 worksheet (VL-5 pts).

____ 8. *Complete reading a weather map lab pg. 605 (VS-5 pts). 

 Days 6-7 What Causes Climate and Climate Regions (Sections 18.1-18.2)

____ 9. *Complete section 18.2 worksheet (VL-5 pts).

____ 10. *Complete cool climate graphs lab pg. 634-635 (LM, VS-10 pts). 

 Day 8- Climate Change (Sections 18.3.18.4)

____ 11. *Make a poster explaining the greenhouse effect (VS-5 pts). 

 Days 9-10 Layer C Work Days

____ 12. *Complete review ?’s worksheet (VL-10 pts).

____ 13.   Listen to lecture and take notes each day (VL).  1    2    3    4    5

____ 14. Write a skit or news report with 2-3 other people about the weather (BK, IE-10 pts).

____ 15. Write a song or rap with 2-3 other people about the weather (MU, IE-10 pts). 

Day 11- Layer A work day/All assignments due.

 

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LAYER B- APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE (10 points)

LAYER A- CRITICAL THINKING & ANALYSIS OF REAL WORLD ISSUES (15 points)

Using 2 sources, write a three paragraph paper no longer than one page to answer one question below.  The first paragraph should be an introduction.  The second paragraph should give facts and information about your question, such as pros and cons.  The third paragraph should give your opinion based on your research.  You should list your sources below. 

____ 1.  Which weather variables are the most important for weather forecasting?

____  2.   How is Doppler radar an important technology in weather forecasting?

____ 4.   Should the National Weather Service upgrade their data collection system? 
 

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Total Grade:  _____ / 100 Parent/Guardian Signature (XC):  _____________________________