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7th Grade Science

Weather Unit Objectives


Based on material presented in class, on our class website, and in the
textbook, 7th grade Science students will
(Directions or a
worksheet will be provided for each objective)

7.E.1.1: Students will be able to compare the composition and structure of Earths atmosphere
to include: mixtures of gases and differences in temperature and pressure within layers.
Students will know that nitrogen is the main gas in the atmosphere. They will also know the
temperature changes that occur with increasing altitude in the different layers of the
atmosphere. Students will know that pressure differences exist on earth and that they change
depending on altitude.

1 read the Atmosphere Introduction and answer the questions.

2 complete the Guided Investigation: Layers of the


Atmosphere activity. Criterion C.

3 create a model of four (4) layers of the atmosphere.

4 complete the Open Investigation: Air Pressure activity.

Criterion B/C.

5 compose an argument on Written Task: Elevation


Differences worksheet. Criterion D.
6 read and label twelve (12) components of the carbon cycle on
The Carbon Cycle.
7 read and label six (6) components of the nitrogen cycle on
The Nitrogen Cycle.
Lecture on the Atmosphere. We will discuss comparing the composition and
structure of Earths atmosphere to include: mixtures of gases and differences
in temperature and pressure within layers- Quiz will follow.
7.E.1.2: Students will know that there is a finite amount of water on earth and that it is
transported over earth in a process known as the water cycle. Students will know each part of
the water cycle and will also know how the different types of clouds are formed in the process.
Students know the role of the sun in the cycling of water over earth.
7.E.1.3: Students will know that air masses that form over land will be dry and those forming
over water will be moist. Students will know that air masses that form in polar regions or at
higher latitudes will be cold and those that form closer to the equator will be tropical. Students
know the symbols used for air masses (mT, mP, cT and cP).

8 create a childrens story detailing each of the seven steps (7) of


the water cycle.

9 complete the Formation of Clouds activity.

10 construct a model displaying three (3) cloud types (Stratus,


Cirrus, and Cumulus).
11... watch the video Air Masses and map out where the four (4) air
mass comes from.
12 forecast what weather will be like in Charlotte depending on
which air mass is present over our city. Criterion D.
Lecture on the Water Cycle, Clouds and Air Masses. We will discuss how the
cycling of water in and out of the atmosphere and atmospheric conditions
relate to the weather patterns on earth, including cloud shapes and types and
associated elevation. Also we will discuss the movement of air masses, - Quiz
will follow.
7.E.1.3: Students will explain the relationship between the movement of air masses, high and
low pressure systems, and frontal boundaries to storms (including thunderstorms, hurricanes,
and tornadoes) and other weather conditions that may result.
7.E.1.4: Students will be able to analyze local weather data to predict future weather and to
explain trends in weather/climate over a period of time. Students will also know how to read a
weather map.

13 watch the video Fronts and use this information to create an


acrostic poem for each of the four (4) types of fronts- directions will be given
in class.

14 complete the Incoming Fronts activity.

15 complete the Storms Web quest.

16 complete the Weather Mapping Lab.

17 construct a weather forecast based on the information you are


given.
Lecture on Fronts, Systems and Predicting Weather. We will discuss high and
low pressure systems, and frontal boundaries to storms (thunderstorms,
hurricanes, and tornadoes) and other weather conditions that may result. Also
we will discuss how to predict weather conditions and patterns based on
information obtained from: Weather data collected from direct observations
and measurement (wind speed and direction, air temperature, humidity and
air pressure), weather maps, satellites and radar. - Quiz will follow.
7.E.1.5: Students will be able to explain the influence of convection, global winds and the jet
stream on weather and climatic conditions.
7.E.1.6: Students will be able to explain why the good health of humans requires monitoring the
atmosphere, maintaining air quality and stewardship.

18 complete the Convection Currents and the Coriolis Effect


activity.

19 watch the Atmospheric Circulation video and answer the


questions.
20 read the Jet Stream article and answer the questions
attached.
21 compose an argument to answer the question on Flight
Times. Criterion D.
22 design an experiment on Open Investigation: Greenhouse
Effect. Criterion B/C.
23 watch the Global Warming movie and answer the
accompanying worksheet.
Lecture on the Winds and Air Quality. We will discuss the influence of
convection, global winds and the jet stream on weather and climatic
conditions and that the good health of humans requires: monitoring the
atmosphere, maintaining air quality and stewardship. - Quiz will follow.

24 construct your weather project.

Criterion A/D

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