Weather and Climate Introductory Activities – Week 20
Thermal Energy questions – Week 21
The Coriolis Effect Explained Video and Activity – Week 23
Natural Disasters Handout – Week 21
Weather and Climate Review (1) – Week 22
Global Patterns worksheet – Week 22
Weather and Climate Mini Assessment – Week 22
Predicting Natural Disasters – Week 23
Weather Maps – Week 23
Weather and Climate Study Guide
Bonus Point Opportunity
Weather and Climate Review – DIA 5 – Week 24
Climate Zones and Ocean Currents – Week 24
| Teacher | Kevin Kearney |
|---|---|
| Subject Area | Science |
| Grade Level | 6 |
| Week # | 20 - 24 |
| Unit of Instruction | Weather and Climate |
| Standard(s) Taught |
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SC.6.E.7.5 Explain how energy provided by the sun influences global patterns. SC.6.E.7.1 Differentiate among radiation, conduction, and convection. SC.6.E.7.6 Differentiate between weather and climate. SC.6.E.7.3 Describe how global patterns influence local weather. SC.6.E.7.7 Investigate how natural disasters have affected human life in Florida. SC.6.E.7.8 Describe ways how human beings protect themselves from hazardous weather and sun exposure. |
| Learning Targets and Learning Criteria |
Students will be able to explain how energy from the sun influences wind and temperature differences. Students will be able to differentiate between radiation, convection, and conduction and know how they influence Earth’s systems. Students will be able to differentiate between weather and climate. Students will be able to explain how the water cycle affects weather patterns and climate. Students will be able to differentiate between high and low pressure systems and explain how global patterns influence local weather. Students will be able to differentiate weather phenomena, use a weather map to make predictions, investigate how natural disasters affect humans, and how humans protect themselves from hazardous weather and sun exposure. |
| Classroom Activities |
Ocean Currents Web Quest |
| Assignments Due |
Global Warming Web Quest Questions |
| Additional Resources |