Atmosphere objectives-Objective #4
4. Explain the forces that drive global circulation patterns and how those patterns determine weather and climate.
a. Explain the difference between weather and climate
b. List the layers of the atmosphere starting at the Earth’s surface and moving up
c. Identify the temperature differences between each layer and the science behind these differences
d. List the important traits of each layer as it pertains to the environment and humans
e. Explain how the tilt of the Earth relates to seasons and identify the Earth’s position for each season in
the Northern hemisphere
f. Define albedo and identify areas on the earth with low and high albedo
g. Define adiabatic heat and adiabatic cooling and connect each to convection currents
h. Identify the location of Hadley and polar cells on a globe
i. Explain the effect Hadley cells and polar cells have on global climate
j. Explain what the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) is and its connection to weather
k. Identify the differences in ocean temperatures and weather based on El Nino
Getting to Know Your Objectives
Read this reading. Print out a copy for yourself, highlight the answers to the objectives listed below, and mark where they are found in the reading. The last objective will have a separate reading; it is not in the attached reading.
Activities MUST be completed by Thursday, 1/22!
Activities MUST be completed by Thursday, 1/22!
Activities - Objectives A, B, C, D
1. Read Objectives #4a, 4b, 4c, and 4d. Create a Google Slides presentation that shows you understand all of these objectives, and include diagrams (referenced properly from the source; you may only use Creative Commons licensed pictures!). Then, upload your PowerPoint to either Knovio, Present.me, or Presentious and record your presentation. (I would suggest putting together your presentation in class and recording at home on your computer; if you can't record, see Mrs. E.) Submit the link to your presentation to the proper assignment in Google Classroom when you're finished.
Activities - Objective E
Activities - Objectives F, G, H, I, J
1. Go to Google Classroom and find the assignment titled "Atmosphere - Objectives E-J RAFT."
2. Create a new Google Doc from the assignment.
3. Read your writing task below:
ROLE: A molecule of water vapor
AUDIENCE: Readers of science fiction
FORMAT: Science fiction short-story
TOPIC: Around the Convection Cell in 80 Days
You must write from the perspective of the role given, and write in the format described. You must demonstrate understanding of ALL objectives listed in this section. Write your answer to this RAFT in the Google Doc you created in step #2, and turn it in when you're finished by clicking the "Turn In" button at the top of the document. Remember, you can't edit it once you've turned it in!
2. Create a new Google Doc from the assignment.
3. Read your writing task below:
ROLE: A molecule of water vapor
AUDIENCE: Readers of science fiction
FORMAT: Science fiction short-story
TOPIC: Around the Convection Cell in 80 Days
You must write from the perspective of the role given, and write in the format described. You must demonstrate understanding of ALL objectives listed in this section. Write your answer to this RAFT in the Google Doc you created in step #2, and turn it in when you're finished by clicking the "Turn In" button at the top of the document. Remember, you can't edit it once you've turned it in!
Activities - Objective K
1. Watch the video below regarding El Nino and La Nina. Take notes in whatever manner suits you best! DON'T SIT AND WATCH THE VIDEO DOING NOTHING TO MAKE MEANING WHILE YOU WATCH. Pause the video if you need to do so.
2. Read this short article about El Nino and La Nina.
3. Watch this animation of ENSO (El Nino/Southern Oscillation).
4. On a piece of poster paper, create a model of El Nino and La Nina of your very own that doesn't look anything like what you've seen in the video or in the animation. Also explain the consequences to global weather, organisms, and humans of El Nino and La Nina on your poster. Then go explain your poster to Mrs. E.
3. Watch this animation of ENSO (El Nino/Southern Oscillation).
4. On a piece of poster paper, create a model of El Nino and La Nina of your very own that doesn't look anything like what you've seen in the video or in the animation. Also explain the consequences to global weather, organisms, and humans of El Nino and La Nina on your poster. Then go explain your poster to Mrs. E.
Atmosphere Progress Check
When you're ready, take the Atmosphere Progress Check in Juno.