EARTH
SCIENCE - METEOROLOGY - THE EARTH'S WEATHER
This second section of our
metrology unit covers chapter twenty five in the text
and introduces students to concepts, tools, technology
and vocabulary of the study of weather. We will devote
a significant portion of our studies to examining
many of Florida's unique weather patterns and expect
that all students will thoroughly understand their
local broadcasts and weather maps. By the end of this
unit students will demonstrate their understanding
of the information below by way of tests, labs, papers
and activities.
- Air Masses
- Weather Patterns
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- Fronts
- Weather Instruments
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- Hurricanes
- Weather Forecasts
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Idea's
for further study: Build an anemometer. - By
poster, paper, presentation or project demonstrate
the essentials of hurricane preparedness. - Present
the local weather map from the St. Petersburg Times
to the class explaining the symbols. - Analyze recent
hurricane data to determine patterns in seasonal temperature
movement. - Present your own weather forecast explaining
the existing conditions and how they lead to your
predictions... etc.
Mastery of the information
presented in this section assists students in their
preparation for F.C.A.T. testing by reinforcing the
following Sunshine State Standards.
- Strand
A, Standard 1: Understand
that all matter has observable, measurable properties.
- Strand
B, Standard 1: Recognize that
energy may be changed in form with varying efficiency.
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B, Standard 2: Understand
the interaction of matter and energy.
- Strand
C, Standard 1: Understand
that types of motion may be described, measured
and predicted.
- Strand
C, Standard 2:
Understand that the types of force that act on an
object and the effect of that force can be described,
measured, and predicted.
- Strand
D, Standard 2: Understand
the need for protection of the natural systems on
Earth.
- Strand
E, Standard 1: Understand
the interaction and organization in the Solar System
and the universe and how this affects life on Earth.
- Strand
H, Standard 1: Use the scientific
processes and habits of the mind to solve problems.
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H, Standard 2: Understand
that most natural events occur in comprehensible,
consistent patterns.
- Strand
H, Standard 3: Understand
that science, technology and society are interwoven
and interdependent.
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