1. We graded the METEOROLOGY study guide questions; 16-28.
2. We discussed the weather map sheet from yesterday.
3. We started working on our differentiated assignments: “Predicting the Weather”, “What Pressure?”. Each assignment is due Friday.

HOMEWORK: METEOROLOGY study guide (ALL QUESTIONS)

METEOROLOGY POST-TEST: Friday, March 19

WARM-UP: 3 16 10

1. We graded the METEOROLOGY study guide questions (1-15)
2. We read pages 505-506 about weather map symbols
3. We practiced reading weather maps (FUN!)

HOMEWORK: METEOROLOGY study guide; #16-28

METEOROLOGY Post-test: Friday, March 19

1. In groups, we created a “3, 2, 1…” to summarize our Storm Trackers data collection. It included: 3 things we learned, 2 things we reviewed, 1 question we still have.
2. We took the ASTRONOMY pre-test.
3. We used the remainder of class time to work on the METEOROLOGY study guide.

HOMEWORK: METEOROLOGY study guide; #1-15

METEOROLOGY POST-TEST: Friday, March 19

• What causes severe weather
• The effects of severe weather
• Any myths about severe weather
• How severe weather is measured
• Places/seasons in which severe weather is most likely to occur
• Safety tips!

HURRICANES

FEMA Hurricanes

NOAA National Hurricane Center

TORNADOES

Discovery Channel: Tornadoes

FEMA Tornadoes

The Tornado Project

THUNDERSTORMS

FEMA Thunderstorm & Lightning

ALL TYPES OF WEATHER

Weather Basics

Weather Service of Canada

NOAA Weather Service

Weather Wiz Kids

Emergency Preparedness

HOMEWORK: Storm Chasers data collection is due Monday. I will be in Michigan tomorrow so Ms. Haley will teach you how to track hurricanes. Have fun, stay on task, and I’ll see you Monday .

Meteorology Post-test: March 19

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HOMEROOM: None (short schedule)

1. We worked on the FRONTS Foldables. If you did not finish it in class, it is homework.

HOMEWORK: FRONTS Foldables

• TOP PAGE: Name of front (there are 4)
  
• 1st MIDDLE PAGE: Diagram of front
  
• 2nd MIDDLE PAGE: Explanation of what causes front
  
• BOTTOM PAGE: Type of weather associated with front

Meteorology Post-test: March 19

1. We Discussed the Clouds homework. You could laminate it and use it as a guide when outside (hehe). I just might do it! Clouds are cool .
2. We watched a BrainPop about humidity then took the quiz as a class (not for a grade)…1st: 90%, 2nd: 80%, 3rd: 80%, 4th: 80%
3. We talked about air masses then located them on a map.
4. We started making the foldable for our assignment tomorrow.

HOMEWORK: None

1. Old warm-up logs were collected and we started a new log.
2. We discussed the homework (weather instruments)…great conversation!
3. We reviewed the local winds (land, sea, mountain, valley breezes)
4. We read pages482-488.
5. We started our homework assignment: Clouds

HOMEWORK: Clouds

METEOROLOGY Post-test: March 19

WARM-UP: 3 5 10

1. In groups, we categorized local winds and global winds.
2. Quizzes were handed back. If you’d like to earn more points, refer to the homework section below.
3. We interpreted the diagram about land and sea breezes then created our own ‘textbook-like’ diagrams for mountain breezes and valley breezes.
4. We began working on the homework: weather instruments.

HOMEWORK:

1. Weather Instruments
2. If you’d like extra quiz points (up to 80%), complete the section review on page 463 (ONLY #1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10)

METEOROLOGY POST-TEST will be on March 19

How does a hot air balloon work? Hot Air Balloons and Wind

1. We learned how a hot air balloon is able to defy gravity and get off the ground.
2. We reviewed for the quiz
3. We took the quiz
4. Based on your quiz score, you received a differentiated homework assignment. (Task A or Task B)

HOMEWORK: Complete Task A or Task B

WARM-UP: No warm-up today

1. We shared our winds that we learned about during our jigsaw activity. You will be quizzed over winds tomorrow.

HOMEWORK: You will take your WINDS quiz tomorrow. It will consist of labeling a diagram and vocabulary recognition (fill in the blank sentences). It WILL NOT be multiple choice…please study.

What do I study?

• Read the section summary; page 463
• KNOW your wind jigsaw notes
• Visit the online textbook’s e-activities