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Science Grade 8ES Climate

Science Grade 8ES Climate

2-4 weeks

Most of the phenomena we observe on Earth involve interactions among componenets of air, water, and land.

The interactions of air, water and land create different climate zones on Earth. 

How are climates different?

How do climates affect life?

What are the causes of different climates?
(1) MST1 Students will use mathematical analysis, scientific inquiry, and engineering design, as appropriate, to pose questions, seek answers, and develop solutions.
(1) MST2 Students will access, generate, process, and transfer information using appropriate technologies.
(1) MST3 Students will understand the concepts of and become proficient with the skills of mathematics, communicate and reason mathematically, and become problem solvers by using appropriate tools and strategies, through the integrated study of number sense and operations, algebra, geometry, measurement, and statistics and probability.
(1) MST4 Students will understand and apply scientific concepts, principles, and theories pertaining to the physical setting and living environment and recognize the historical development of ideas in science.
(1) MST5 Students will apply technological knowledge and skills to design, construct, use, and evaluate products and systems to satisfy human and environmental needs.
(1) MST6 Students will understand the relationships and common themes that connect mathematics, science, and technology and apply the themes to these and other areas of learning.
(1) MST7 Students will apply the knowledge and thinking skills of mathematics, science, and technology to address real-life problems and make informed decisions.

Identify variables of climate zones.

Calculate and use climate ratios to maps climate zones.

Calculate, analyze and compare water budgets.

Angle of insolation

Arid

Climate

Duration of insolation

El Nino

Greenhouse effect

Insolation

Intensity

Intensity of insolation

La Nina

Mesopause

Mesosphere

Monsoon

Seasons

Stratopause

Stratosphere

Thermosphere

Tropopause

Troposphere

Aerosol

Base flow

Continental climate

Direct rays

Evapotranspiration

Humid

Intensity of radiation

Marine climate

Orographic effect

Potential evapotranspiration

Radiative balance

Rain shadow

Stream discharge

Terrestrial radiation

Water budget

 

Classwork

Unit Activities

Unit Laboratory Experiments

Unit Laboratory Skills

Unit Assessments

Read Works Articles

Bill Nye Videos

Eyewitness Videos

UPCO Physical Setting Earth Science Review

UPCO Exploration in Earth Science Physical Setting

Glencoe Earth Science Text

Glencoe Earth Science Science Notebook

 
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