February 3 to 18 - Atmosphere & Wind

Post date: Feb 5, 2014 8:56:10 PM

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Objectives

Identify the names and symbols for the first 20 elements of the periodic table.
Identify the four lowest layers of the atmosphere and what defines those layers.
Describe the effects of the ozone layer and greenhouse effect on the atmosphere and global warming.
Summarize the three methods of heat transfer.
Explain how energy provided by the sun causes atmospheric movement called wind.
Explain the key factors that cause global winds
Describe how convection causes sea breezes, land breezes,
- Create Isotherm and Isobar map weather maps from data.

Warm-ups

Assignments Due

2/3 - Elements 1-10 Practice, What are the layers of the atmosphere in order? Give a unique fact for each layer.
2/4 - Elements 11-20 Practice
2/5 - Explain how a lava lamp works using the following terms: Conduction, Convection, Radiation
2/6 - Describe how Convection might produce wind. Elements 11-20 Practice.
2/7 - What are causes of High and Low pressure areas? In what direction does wind flow?
2/12 - How does density relate to pressure in the atmosphere? Elements 11-20 practice.