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ABACUS 01-SC08-20
PASS CS7.5.1
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8th Grade Curriculum Page
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PASS Strand:
1. Structures of the Earth
Objectives:
- Global patterns of atmospheric movement influence local weather such as oceans' effect on climate.
Local category: Meteorology
Time Range:
4th Quarter; One month
Suggested Teaching Strategies:
- Students graph a series of temperatures for an average year for three cities. After the graphs are completed, the temperatures vary due to some cities being near the ocean and others being inland. Oceans moderate our temperatures and these graphs reflect that concept.
- By plotting the path of two hurricanes, students investigate the travel paths and destruction of hurricanes. Global atmospheric movement is a hurricane helping to dissipate some of Earth's atmospheric heat and energy.
- Students keep track of Oklahoma's changing weather for a period of two weeks. They record highs, lows, air pressure, clouds, precipitation and forecast. This is constructed on a chart and three of the items are graphed.
- Draw, label and describe each layer of the atmosphere as well as the distinguishing features of each layer.
- Discuss, demonstrate possible development of weather instruments.
- Demonstration of weather phenomena.
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Revision Date:
June 2005
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