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Weather Patterns and Predictions

Weather Patterns and Predictions. Katie Brewer Leah Thomas Ed 200. Context. 8 th grade science (20-30 students) 5 days 80-minute periods. Context. Regional & local weather prediction Part of Science Explorer Critical thinking, comparison, self-evaluation. Objectives. Students will…

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Weather Patterns and Predictions

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  1. Weather Patterns and Predictions Katie Brewer Leah Thomas Ed 200

  2. Context • 8th grade science (20-30 students) • 5 days • 80-minute periods

  3. Context • Regional & local weather prediction • Part of Science Explorer • Critical thinking, comparison, self-evaluation

  4. Objectives Students will… • Employ different research methods & synthesize a weather prediction. (C INQ5) • Communicateusing scientific vocabulary, supportive evidence, & clear logic to express their ideas. (C INQ10) • Estimate possible flaws in research methods and propose alternatives. (C INQ8) • Evaluate relative reliability of various scientific information. (C INQ2)

  5. Schedule of Activities

  6. Regional Groups

  7. Schedule of Activities

  8. Day 5 • Check www.weather.com & http://www.nws.noaa.gov. • Jigsaw • Which research methods did different groups use? • Which resulted in accurate predictions, which didn’t? • Lab reports (see handout) • Results • Discussion • Conclusion • Journal assignment (see handout)

  9. Evaluations • Objectives… • Employ different research methods & synthesize a weather prediction. (C INQ5) • Communicateusing scientific vocabulary, supportive evidence, & clear logic to express their ideas. (C INQ10) • Evaluate the relative reliability of various scientific information. (C INQ2) • Estimate possible flaws in their research methods and propose alternatives. (C INQ8) • Accuracy of predictions & quality of lab reports • Richness of journal entries– level of thought & detail • Worksheets • Discussion/conclusion section

  10. Questions?

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