BHS Secondary Science

Meteorology

Earth Science

Quarter 1

McGraw Hill Module 9

Explore and Explain ● Data from the Earth’s Surface ● Data from the Upper Atmosphere ● Weather Observation Systems ● Pressure Systems

● Interactive Content Modules

15 min

● Digital Journal or Science Notebook

Elaborate

5 min

Re-evaluate the Focus Question: How do we gather information about the weather?

● Digital Journal, Science Notebook or Paper Submission

Evaluate

15 min

Describe in your science journals all of the things you would need in order to have a fully functioning weather observatory.

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Demonstrate Understanding Questions

● Digital Journal, Science Notebook or Paper Submission

Phenomena Check In

5 min

What did we learn today that might help us to understand how technological innovations have helped us to understand and forecast weather more accurately?

● Digital Journal or Science Notebook

Engage

Lesson 4:

5 min

Weather Analysis and Prediction

Focus Question: Why is predicting the weather challenging?

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● Chromebook

Launch the Lesson: Weather Analysis and Prediction

5 min

Classroom Discussion: Find a local news station website and watch the forecast for the day.

5 min

Explore & Expand

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25 min

● Jigsaw Method explained ● Chromebook ● Science Journal or Notebook

Small Group Reading Jigsaw: ● Surface Weather Analysis ● Types of forecasts ● Short-Term Forecasts ● Long-Term Forecasts

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