ES: Weather

12 Components
Unit Overview
Weather Unit Plan Snow Day Performance Task Unit 6 Regents-Based Item Bank
5E Instructional Model Plans
Atmosphere and Weather Variables 3E Instructional Model Plan Air Masses and Fronts 5E Instructional Model Plan Air Mass Origins and Global Winds 5E Instructional Model Plan
Laboratory Experience
Modeling Movement of Air in the Atmosphere Lab
Highlighted Resources
Which station model best represents the weather? Why is there snow at high altitudes? Atmospheric Moisture Questions How do winter storms form? Unit 6 Professional Development Booklet
ES Unit 6: ES: Weather
Browse Components
Unit Overview
Weather Unit Plan Snow Day Performance Task Unit 6 Regents-Based Item Bank
5E Instructional Model Plans
Atmosphere and Weather Variables 3E Instructional Model Plan Air Masses and Fronts 5E Instructional Model Plan Air Mass Origins and Global Winds 5E Instructional Model Plan
Laboratory Experience
Modeling Movement of Air in the Atmosphere Lab
Highlighted Resources
Which station model best represents the weather? Why is there snow at high altitudes? Atmospheric Moisture Questions How do winter storms form? Unit 6 Professional Development Booklet
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Which station model best represents the weather?

Problem-solving task

1 day

Students test out their ideas and misconceptions about station models by applying their thinking to new station models reflecting a range of atmospheric conditions. This task connects to prior learning and extends students' thinking.

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