TORNADO IN A BOTTLE (1 Hour)

Size: px
Start display at page:

Download "TORNADO IN A BOTTLE (1 Hour)"

Transcription

1 (1 Hour) Addresses NGSS Level of Difficulty: 3 Grade Range: K-2 OVERVIEW In this activity, students will learn about tornadoes and simulate one inside a small bottle. Topic: Severe Weather Real-World Science Topics: An exploration of the movement of vortexes. Objective Students will observe and explore of the rotation of tornadoes by simulating a tornado in a bottle. NGSS Three-Dimensions: Science and Engineering Practices Analyzing and Interpreting Data Analyzing data in K 2 builds on prior experiences and progresses to collecting, recording, and sharing observations. Analyze data from tests of an object or tool to determine if it works as intended. Developing and Using Models Modeling in K 2 builds on prior experiences and progresses to include using and developing models (i.e., diagram, drawing, physical replica, diorama, dramatization, or storyboard) that represent concrete events or design solutions. Use a model to represent relationships in the natural world. Developing and Using Models Modeling in 3 5 builds on K 2 experiences and progresses to building and revising simple models and using models to represent events and design solutions. Develop models to describe phenomena. Disciplinary Core Ideas ESS2.D Weather and Climate Weather is the combination of sunlight, wind, snow or rain, and temperature in a particular region at a particular time. People measure these conditions to describe and record the weather and to notice patterns over time. ESS3.B Natural Hazards Some kinds of severe weather are more likely than others in a given region. Weather scientists forecast severe weather so that the communities can prepare for and respond to these events. Crosscutting Concepts Patterns Patterns in the natural world can be observed, used to describe phenomena, and used as evidence. Cause and Effect Events have causes that generate observable patterns. 1

2 Analyzing and Interpreting Data Analyzing data in 3 5 builds on K 2 experiences and progresses to introducing quantitative approaches to collecting data and conducting multiple trials of qualitative observations. When possible and feasible, digital tools should be used. Represent data in tables and various graphical displays (bar graphs, pictographs and/or pie charts) to reveal patterns that indicate relationships. Background Information A tornado is a violently rotating column of air often extending from a thundercloud to the ground. Typically, a tornado happens in the US when warm, moist air from the Gulf of Mexico meets cold, dry air from Canada. The warm air is lifted upward over the cold air because it is less dense than the cold air. As the warm, moist air rises it becomes saturated (filled with as much moisture as it can hold). This produces a thunderstorm. Why do some storms become tornadoes? There are some mystery ingredients that scientists don t entirely understand, but one important factor is wind shear. Wind shear occurs when winds at varying distances above the ground blow in different directions or at different speeds. This can cause a column of air to rotate like a giant rolling pin. A strong, upward wind (updraft) can lift the column of air until it is perpendicular to the ground and looks like a funnel. When the funnel cloud reaches the ground, it is called a tornado. Tornadoes don t always have the look of a funnel, though. They can range in shape from narrow and rope-like, narrow or fat cylinders, or be cone or wedge-shaped. Tornadoes have been reported in every continent except Antartica, but the most tornadoes occur in the United States. Every state has had at least one tornado, but certain states (South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas) have been deemed by the media as Tornado Alley due to the frequency of tornadoes in that area. It is a flat region in the middle of the United States that is between the Appalachians and the Rocky Mountains. Part of the reason why is a front separating moist Gulf of Mexico air from dry air from the Southwest (called the dryline) often sits across these states. As stated above, warm moist air meeting cooler dry air is a recipe for a thunderstorm. 2

3 Tornado Facts: Typically, tornadoes are reported in the US every year On average, a tornado s path is 4 miles long and 400 yards wide but can be as long as 100 miles and as much as a mile wide. Tornadoes can reach heights of 60,000 feet. The average tornado travels at a speed of 25 to 40 mph., but tornadoes can reach speeds up to 70 mph. The wind speeds of a tornado can reach 300 mph. Tornadoes stay on the ground for an average of four to five minutes Key Vocabulary Funnel cloud a rotating cone-shaped column of air extending downward from the base of a thunderstorm, but not touching the ground. When it reaches the ground it is called a tornado. Vortex a mass of swirling air or fluid Materials Needed for Student Activity For the large demonstration tornado, you will need: 2 clear 2-liter soda bottles (empty and labels removed) One washer (approximately the size of the bottle opening and with a 5/16 or 3/8 diameter hole) Water Environmentally friendly dish soap Duct tape For each student tiny tornado, you will need: 1 small, clear, plastic bottle with a screw-on cap (empty and label removed) Water Environmentally friendly dish soap Glitter Food coloring 3

4 Teacher Preparation Two weeks before the activity, begin collecting small, clear, plastic bottles with a screw-on cap from the students. (Bottles can then be used from year to year.) Children s vitamin bottles are ideal. It is helpful if the bottle has a child safety cap so the students can t open it and make a mess! The activity does not work with all dish soaps. Choose an environmentally friendly brand because they do not generate as many suds. Build a tiny tornado for yourself. To create the tornado, hold the bottle in one hand and rotate your wrist. Practice the rotating motion until you have it down pat. After two or three tornado attempts, let the bottle sit for a minute until the water is clear again. Build a large demonstration tornado for the warm-up activity. Use duct tape to attach a washer to the opening of one bottle. Fill the other bottle about 2/3 with water. Add one drop of dish detergent. Use duct tape to attach the openings of the two bottles together (put the bottle with water on the bottom). Turn the contraption upside down and give the upper bottle a few rotations while holding the bottom bottle relatively still. A vortex or water tornado will form as the water flows from the top bottle to the lower bottle. 4

5 STEPS FOR TORNADO IN A BOTTLE 1. Warm-up Activity: Begin a class discussion about what the students know about tornadoes. Record ideas on a KWL chart on the board. Then ask students what they want to know about tornadoes. Again, fill out the chart during the discussion. Tell them a tornado is an example of something called a vortex. A vortex is a mass of swirling air or fluid. A tornado is not the only kind of vortex in nature. Hurricanes, waterspouts (a tornado over water), the red spot on Jupiter, and even our galaxy are also vortexes. 2. Tell the class you will make a vortex in water. In other words, you will make a water tornado in a bottle. Demonstrate the large, 2-liter bottle tornado. Another option is to have the students build the two bottle tornado instead of the tiny tornado. 3. The students will build their own tiny tornado in a bottle. Break the class into groups of two or three. Distribute the materials to each group. Have the students build their tornado step by step as you give the instructions. Students may follow written instructions rather than verbal. Step 1: fill the bottle 2/3 with water Step 2: add one drop of dish detergent Step 3: add a pinch of glitter Step 4: screw on the top very tightly Step 5: try to form a tornado by shaking the bottle experiment with different types of shaking to find the most effective method Kindergarten: Demonstrate the proper way to shake the bottle. *After making two or three tornadoes, let it sit one minute, then try again. In general, you should be able to see clearly through the water before you start rotating the bottle. Step 6: record observations on the Tiny Tornadoes Student Handout 4. Wrap-Up Activity: Let students share their observations from their tiny tornado. As a class, look at the list of things they want to know about tornadoes. Have each student pick an unanswered question and research the answer for homework. They will share their findings the next day. Tiny Tornadoes Extension Activity 1. Have students make a prediction about what will happen if one of the following factors is changed to the tiny tornado or the larger demonstration tornado and then test the prediction: Amount of water in bottle Size of the bottle Shape of the bottle Type of liquid in the bottle Temperature of the water The amount of dish soap added 5

6 Sources

7 STUDENT HANDOUT Name: Date: Describe how you shook the bottle to make a tornado. Draw a picture of what happened. Write with words what happened. What did the glitter do? 7

8 TEACHER HANDOUT Describe how you shook the bottle to make a tornado. Answers will vary Draw a picture of what happened. Write with words what happened. Answers will vary What did the glitter do? Rotate in a circle around the outskirts of the bottle 8

The grade 5 English science unit, Weather, meets the academic content standards set in the Korean curriculum, which state students should:

The grade 5 English science unit, Weather, meets the academic content standards set in the Korean curriculum, which state students should: Among the diverse meteorological elements, this area focuses on humidity, dew, fog, clouds, rain, snow, wind and atmospheric pressure. Weather influences not only our daily outdoor activities, but also

More information

GOING WITH THE FLOW (1 Hour)

GOING WITH THE FLOW (1 Hour) GOING WITH THE FLOW (1 Hour) Addresses NGSS Level of Difficulty: 3 Grade Range: 3-5 OVERVIEW In this activity, students use a stream table to model the processes of erosion and streambed formation. The

More information

Weather - is the state of the atmosphere at a specific time & place

Weather - is the state of the atmosphere at a specific time & place Weather Section 1 Weather - is the state of the atmosphere at a specific time & place Includes such conditions as air pressure, wind, temperature, and moisture in the air The Sun s heat evaporates water

More information

Module 11: Meteorology Topic 6 Content: Severe Weather Notes

Module 11: Meteorology Topic 6 Content: Severe Weather Notes Severe weather can pose a risk to you and your property. Meteorologists monitor extreme weather to inform the public about dangerous atmospheric conditions. Thunderstorms, hurricanes, and tornadoes are

More information

Tornadoes A Reading A Z Level J Leveled Book Word Count: 438

Tornadoes A Reading A Z Level J Leveled Book Word Count: 438 Tornadoes A Reading A Z Level J Leveled Book Word Count: 438 LEVELED BOOK J Connections Writing Write a newspaper article for children about tornadoes. Include facts from the book in your article. Social

More information

(What do you want to know)

(What do you want to know) K (What do you know) W (What do you want to know) L (What have you learned) Flow of Energy Activity Sheet Purpose: Students will learn that there is more energy in warm/hot water than in cold water. This

More information

Dangerous Weather: Hurricanes and Tornadoes

Dangerous Weather: Hurricanes and Tornadoes Dangerous Weather: Hurricanes and Tornadoes Look outside. What do you see? Are there dark clouds in the sky? Does it look like it might rain? Do you need a jacket? An umbrella? When you check the weather

More information

It is estimated that there are around 1,800 thunderstorms that occur across our planet every day.

It is estimated that there are around 1,800 thunderstorms that occur across our planet every day. What causes a thunderstorm? The basic ingredients used to make a thunderstorm are moisture, unstable air and lift. You need moisture to form clouds and rain. You need unstable air that is relatively warm

More information

Key to the Emergency. Preparedness Prince. Preparedness. Princess. Pre-K - 2nd Grade

Key to the Emergency. Preparedness Prince. Preparedness. Princess. Pre-K - 2nd Grade Key to the Emergency Preparedness Castle Preparedness Prince & Preparedness Princess Pre-K - 2nd Grade PREPAREDNESS PRINCE & Preparedness Princess HERE TO TEACH YOU ALL ABOUT EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS The

More information

Ch. 3: Weather Patterns. Sect. 1: Air Mass & Fronts Sect. 2: Storms Sect. 3: Predicting the Weather

Ch. 3: Weather Patterns. Sect. 1: Air Mass & Fronts Sect. 2: Storms Sect. 3: Predicting the Weather Ch. 3: Weather Patterns Sect. 1: Air Mass & Fronts Sect. 2: Storms Sect. 3: Predicting the Weather Sect. 1: Air Masses & Fronts An air mass is a huge body of air that has similar temperature, humidity,

More information

4 Forecasting Weather

4 Forecasting Weather CHAPTER 2 4 Forecasting Weather SECTION Understanding Weather BEFORE YOU READ After you read this section, you should be able to answer these questions: What instruments are used to forecast weather? How

More information

Kristy Stolz, Savanna Hawkins, Myka Lyles, Heather Gabriele

Kristy Stolz, Savanna Hawkins, Myka Lyles, Heather Gabriele Kristy Stolz, Savanna Hawkins, Myka Lyles, Heather Gabriele Tornadoes are violent winds that rotate from a super cell down to the ground. They rotate counterclockwise in the northern hemisphere and clockwise

More information

Name: Period: Air Masses Notes 7 Minutes Page 2 Watch the air masses video. Make sure you follow along.

Name: Period: Air Masses Notes 7 Minutes Page 2 Watch the air masses video. Make sure you follow along. Air Masses and Fronts Activity Guide Component 8.3.3, 8.3.4, & 8.3.5 Guiding Questions (be able to answer these questions at the end of packet) 1. How are air masses formed? 2. What are the differences

More information

Tornadoes. Tornadoes are an interesting topic because as often as they occur in the United

Tornadoes. Tornadoes are an interesting topic because as often as they occur in the United John Bucaro Environmental Hazards Dr. Scott 9/17/03 Tornadoes Tornadoes are an interesting topic because as often as they occur in the United States scientists still do not know much about them. They occur

More information

Weather Systems. The air around high-pressure weather systems tends to swirl in a clockwise direction, and usually brings clear skies.

Weather Systems. The air around high-pressure weather systems tends to swirl in a clockwise direction, and usually brings clear skies. Weather Systems A weather system is a set of temperature, wind, pressure, and moisture conditions for a certain region that moves as a unit for a period of several days. Low-pressure weather systems form

More information

LOOK OUT BELOW! (1 Hour)

LOOK OUT BELOW! (1 Hour) LOOK OUT BELOW! (1 Hour) Addresses NGSS Level of Difficulty: 2 Grade Range: K-2 OVERVIEW In this activity, students will create a model of a sloped hillside using sand, and then they will simulate conditions

More information

Tornadoes. The following states are all a part of Tornado Alley:

Tornadoes. The following states are all a part of Tornado Alley: Tornadoes Tornadoes are the most dangerous storms that nature creates. It is important that you take these natural disasters very seriously. There are many different levels of severity that a tornado can

More information

Compound Words. Eye of the Storm. Spelling Words. Name

Compound Words. Eye of the Storm. Spelling Words. Name Compound Words Generalization A compound word is made of two or more words. Keep all the letters when spelling compounds: shoelace. Word Sort Sort the list words by words you know how to spell and words

More information

3 Severe Weather. Critical Thinking

3 Severe Weather. Critical Thinking CHAPTER 2 3 Severe Weather SECTION Understanding Weather BEFORE YOU READ After you read this section, you should be able to answer these questions: What are some types of severe weather? How can you stay

More information

Air Masses, Fronts and Weather Systems

Air Masses, Fronts and Weather Systems Air Masses, Fronts and Weather Systems Can you name the air mass? 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 What is a Front? Fronts are boundaries that separate air masses Where air masses meet and do not mix. Types of Fronts:

More information

Tornadoes. A. T. Willett/The Image Bank/Getty Images

Tornadoes. A. T. Willett/The Image Bank/Getty Images Tornadoes A. T. Willett/The Image Bank/Getty Images Created by Chelsea Austin Introduction to Physical Science, EMPACTS Project, Fall 2012 How are Tornadoes related to Hurricanes? Tornadoes are spawned

More information

The of that surrounds the Earth. Atmosphere. A greenhouse that has produced the most global. Carbon Dioxide

The of that surrounds the Earth. Atmosphere. A greenhouse that has produced the most global. Carbon Dioxide Name: Date: # Weather and Climate Unit Review Directions: Complete this packet to help you prepare for your unit test by filling in the blanks to complete the definitions. Then if no picture is provided,

More information

ELEMENTARY SCIENCE PROGRAM MATH, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION. A Collection of Learning Experiences WEATHER Weather Student Activity Book

ELEMENTARY SCIENCE PROGRAM MATH, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION. A Collection of Learning Experiences WEATHER Weather Student Activity Book ELEMENTARY SCIENCE PROGRAM MATH, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION A Collection of Learning Experiences WEATHER Weather Student Activity Book Name This learning experience activity book is yours to keep.

More information

Weather Watching. DELTA SCIENCE READER Overview Before Reading Guide the Reading After Reading WEATHER WATCHING OVERVIEW

Weather Watching. DELTA SCIENCE READER Overview Before Reading Guide the Reading After Reading WEATHER WATCHING OVERVIEW Weather Watching T ABLE OF CONTENTS ABOUT DELTA SCIENCE MODULES Program Introduction................... iii Teacher s Guide..................... iv Delta Science Readers............... vi Equipment and

More information

Created by Mrs. Susan Dennison

Created by Mrs. Susan Dennison Created by Mrs. Susan Dennison 2015-2015 The atmosphere is a layer of invisible gas (air) that surrounds the Earth. It wraps around the planet like a blanket. All weather happens in the lower atmosphere.

More information

Partnerships Implementing Engineering Education Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester Public Schools Supported by: National Science Foundation

Partnerships Implementing Engineering Education Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester Public Schools Supported by: National Science Foundation Partnerships Implementing Engineering Education Chemical Engineering: K.L.1 Volcanoes Grade Level Sessions Seasonality Instructional Mode(s) Team Size WPS Benchmarks MA Frameworks Key Words K Part 1: 30

More information

NAME: EXPLORATION GUIDE. CTScienceCenter.org. 250 Columbus Blvd. Hartford, CT 06103

NAME: EXPLORATION GUIDE. CTScienceCenter.org. 250 Columbus Blvd. Hartford, CT 06103 NAME: EXPLORATION GUIDE CTScienceCenter.org 250 Columbus Blvd. Hartford, CT 06103 WEATHER: WILD & WACKY Objectives Students will investigate some extreme weather patterns, such as hurricanes and tornadoes.

More information

Weather. Weather Patterns

Weather. Weather Patterns Weather Weather Patterns What do you think? Read the two statements below and decide whether you agree or disagree with them. Place an A in the Before column if you agree with the statement or a D if you

More information

Clouds and Rain Unit (3 pts)

Clouds and Rain Unit (3 pts) Name: Section: Clouds and Rain Unit (Topic 8A-2) page 1 Clouds and Rain Unit (3 pts) As air rises, it cools due to the reduction in atmospheric pressure Air mainly consists of oxygen molecules and nitrogen

More information

DeltaScience. Content Readers. Summary. Science Background. Objectives. Reading Comprehension Skills. Supporting English Learners

DeltaScience. Content Readers. Summary. Science Background. Objectives. Reading Comprehension Skills. Supporting English Learners DeltaScience Content Readers TM Objectives Understand what causes weather. Explore weather factors related to air. Red Edition Grade 3 4 reading level Purple Edition Grade 4 5 reading level Explore weather

More information

III. Section 3.3 Vertical air motion can cause severe storms

III. Section 3.3 Vertical air motion can cause severe storms III. Section 3.3 Vertical air motion can cause severe storms http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxwbr60tflg&feature=relmfu A. Thunderstorms form from rising moist air Electrical charges build up near the tops

More information

Post-Show. Weather. After the Show. Traveling Science Shows

Post-Show. Weather. After the Show. Traveling Science Shows Traveling Science Shows Post-Show Weather After the Show We recently presented a Weather show at your school, and thought you and your students might like to continue investigating this topic. The following

More information

Blowin in the Wind. Making a Ping-Pong Anemometer

Blowin in the Wind. Making a Ping-Pong Anemometer Temperature s Rising! Materials: Rulers (one per student) String (8-inch length, dark colors preferred) Ping-pong ball (one per student) One or two-liter bottles (2 per student) Tornado tube coupler (1

More information

OVERVIEW Students will evaluate water ice balloons to reconstruct recent climate history by sorting different layers of evidence.

OVERVIEW Students will evaluate water ice balloons to reconstruct recent climate history by sorting different layers of evidence. ICE CORES (1 HOUR) Addresses NGSS Level of Difficulty: 1 Grade Range: 3-5 (Plus Grade 6 Extensions) OVERVIEW Students will evaluate water ice balloons to reconstruct recent climate history by sorting different

More information

Thunderstorm. Thunderstorms result from the rapid upward movement of warm, moist air.

Thunderstorm. Thunderstorms result from the rapid upward movement of warm, moist air. Severe Weather Thunderstorm A thunderstorm (aka an electrical storm, a lightning storm, or a thundershower) is a type of storm characterized by the presence of lightning and its acoustic effect, thunder.

More information

Tornadoes A Reading A Z Level P Leveled Book Word Count: 761

Tornadoes A Reading A Z Level P Leveled Book Word Count: 761 Tornadoes A Reading A Z Level P Leveled Book Word Count: 761 LEVELED BOOK P Connections Writing Write a newspaper article for children about tornadoes. Include facts from the book in your article. Social

More information

3 Weather and Climate

3 Weather and Climate CHAPTER 22 3 Weather and Climate SECTION The Atmosphere KEY IDEAS As you read this section, keep these questions in mind: What are fronts? What are some types of severe weather? How is climate different

More information

Grade Levels: minutes AMBROSE VIDEO PUBLISHING 1996

Grade Levels: minutes AMBROSE VIDEO PUBLISHING 1996 #3628 LIGHTNING Grade Levels: 4-12 30 minutes AMBROSE VIDEO PUBLISHING 1996 DESCRIPTION Lightning is a very familiar natural force, but scientists don't know how it begins, what causes it, or why a bolt

More information

Lab 21. Forecasting Extreme Weather: When and Under What Atmospheric Conditions Are Tornadoes Likely to Develop in the Oklahoma City Area?

Lab 21. Forecasting Extreme Weather: When and Under What Atmospheric Conditions Are Tornadoes Likely to Develop in the Oklahoma City Area? Forecasting Extreme Weather When and Under What Atmospheric Conditions Are Tornadoes Likely to Develop in the Oklahoma City Area? Lab Handout Lab 21. Forecasting Extreme Weather: When and Under What Atmospheric

More information

Weather Unit Part 2: Meteorology

Weather Unit Part 2: Meteorology Name: Earth Science Date: Period: Weather Unit Part 2: Meteorology 1 The map below shows North America and its surrounding bodies of water. Country borders are shown. On the map, label the following locations:

More information

Weather Elements (air masses, fronts & storms)

Weather Elements (air masses, fronts & storms) Weather Elements (air masses, fronts & storms) S6E4. Obtain, evaluate and communicate information about how the sun, land, and water affect climate and weather. A. Analyze and interpret data to compare

More information

4 Forecasting Weather

4 Forecasting Weather CHAPTER 16 4 Forecasting Weather SECTION Understanding Weather BEFORE YOU READ After you read this section, you should be able to answer these questions: What instruments are used to forecast weather?

More information

Third Grade Math and Science DBQ Weather and Climate/Representing and Interpreting Charts and Data - Teacher s Guide

Third Grade Math and Science DBQ Weather and Climate/Representing and Interpreting Charts and Data - Teacher s Guide Third Grade Math and Science DBQ Weather and Climate/Representing and Interpreting Charts and Data - Teacher s Guide A document based question (DBQ) is an authentic assessment where students interact with

More information

Processes and Impact of Natural Hazards

Processes and Impact of Natural Hazards The Big Island of Hawaii is the largest of the Hawaiian Islands. It is also home to a very active volcano. The Kilauea volcano has been active since 1983. The lava that flows from the Kilauea volcano has

More information

Haslingden High School Geography Department HOMEWORK BOOKLET Year 8 Block C

Haslingden High School Geography Department HOMEWORK BOOKLET Year 8 Block C Haslingden High School Geography Department HOMEWORK BOOKLET Year 8 Block C Name: Form: Subject Teacher: Date Given: Date to Hand in: Level: Effort: House Points: Comment: Target: Parent / Guardian Comment:

More information

Weather Review. Use this graph to answer the next questions. A B C D

Weather Review. Use this graph to answer the next questions. A B C D Weather Review 1. Which of the following lists elements of the weather? a. Radiation, Wind Speed, Precipitation b. Soil type, Plate type, Water type c. Temperature, Precipitation, Air Pressure d. Ocean

More information

Bay Area Scientists in Schools Presentation Plan

Bay Area Scientists in Schools Presentation Plan Bay Area Scientists in Schools Presentation Plan Lesson Name Presenter(s) The Water Cycle UC Berkeley PhD students Grade Level 1 Standards Connection(s) Earth Sciences, physics sciences CA Science Content

More information

Air Masses, Fronts & Storms

Air Masses, Fronts & Storms Air Masses, Fronts & Storms Air Masses and Fronts Bell Work Define Terms (page 130-135) Vocab Word Definition Picture Air Mass A huge body of air that has smilier temperature, humidity and air pressure

More information

Air Mass. 1. Air Mass : Large body of Air with similar temperature and humidity (or moisture) ; 4 types

Air Mass. 1. Air Mass : Large body of Air with similar temperature and humidity (or moisture) ; 4 types Air Mass 1. Air Mass : Large body of Air with similar temperature and humidity (or moisture) ; 4 types A. Continental-relatively dry air masses that form over land. B. Maritime: relatively humid air masses

More information

Weather Notes. Chapter 16, 17, & 18

Weather Notes. Chapter 16, 17, & 18 Weather Notes Chapter 16, 17, & 18 Weather Weather is the condition of the Earth s atmosphere at a particular place and time Weather It is the movement of energy through the atmosphere Energy comes from

More information

Go With the Flow From High to Low Investigating Isobars

Go With the Flow From High to Low Investigating Isobars Go With the Flow From High to Low Investigating Isobars Science 10 Mrs. Purba Air Masses The air over a warm surface can be heated, causing it to rise above more dense air. The result is the formation

More information

What a Hurricane Needs to Develop

What a Hurricane Needs to Develop Weather Weather is the current atmospheric conditions, such as air temperature, wind speed, wind direction, cloud cover, precipitation, relative humidity, air pressure, etc. 8.10B: global patterns of atmospheric

More information

C E C U R R I C U L U M I E N S C B L E I T A. i N T E G R A T I N G A R T S i n O N A T I D U C B L I P U. Student Learning Objectives:

C E C U R R I C U L U M I E N S C B L E I T A. i N T E G R A T I N G A R T S i n O N A T I D U C B L I P U. Student Learning Objectives: Sedimentation E Q U I T A B L E S C I E N C E C U R R I C U L U M Lesson 3 i N T E G R A T I N G A R T S i n P U B L I C E D U C A T I O N NGSS Science Standard: 4-ESS1-1 Identify evidence from patterns

More information

Evaporation - Water evaporates (changes from a liquid to a gas) into water vapor due to heat from the Sun.

Evaporation - Water evaporates (changes from a liquid to a gas) into water vapor due to heat from the Sun. Erin Kathryn 2016 Weather is the conditions of Earth s atmosphere at a certain time and place. For example, sunshine, rain, hurricanes, and storms are all examples of weather. Weather is different at different

More information

Background: What is Weather?

Background: What is Weather? Weather Maps Background: What is Weather? Weather is the day-to-day state of the atmosphere. The interaction of three important factors result in weather systems: air temperature, air pressure, and the

More information

Thermal Convection of a Fluid

Thermal Convection of a Fluid C04 Thermal Convection of a Fluid http://web.ics.purdue.edu/~braile/edumod/convect/convect.htm Focus on Inquiry The students will calculate the velocity of convection currents using vegetable oil and thyme

More information

What's Going to Happen at Any Given Barometer Reading?

What's Going to Happen at Any Given Barometer Reading? What's Going to Happen at Any Given Reading? Summary Students will learn to recognize simple weather patterns. Main Core Tie Science 4th Grade Standard 2 Objective 2 Additional Core Ties Science 4th Grade

More information

Pre and Post-Visit Activities. Water, Water Everywhere

Pre and Post-Visit Activities. Water, Water Everywhere Pre and Post-Visit Activities Water, Water Everywhere Table of Contents: Important Information: 2 Vocabulary: 3 Pre-Visit Activities: 4 Post-Visit Activities: 5 Vocabulary Word Search: 6 Journey of Water

More information

Appendix B Lesson 1: What Is Weather Exit Ticket

Appendix B Lesson 1: What Is Weather Exit Ticket Appendix B Lesson 1: What Is Weather Exit Ticket Name Date Period What is Weather? Exit Ticket List 3 things that you learned during the demonstrations today. What are two questions that you still have?

More information

Guided Reading Chapter 18: Weather Patterns

Guided Reading Chapter 18: Weather Patterns Name Number Date Guided Reading Chapter 18: Weather Patterns 18-1: Air Masses and Fronts 1. What is an air mass? 2. Scientists classify air masses according to and 3. Is the following sentence true or

More information

5E's. View the video clip:

5E's. View the video clip: 5E's TEKS 8.10 (C) identify the role of the oceans in the formation of weather systems such as hurricanes Engage View the video clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9vpwmtnozc What is a hurricane? How

More information

ESCI 1010 Lab 6 Midlatitude Cyclones and Thunderstorms

ESCI 1010 Lab 6 Midlatitude Cyclones and Thunderstorms ESCI 1010 Lab 6 Midlatitude Cyclones and Thunderstorms Before Lab: Review pages 244-324 in your Weather and Climate textbook. Pay special attention to the sections entitled Fronts, Life Cyclone of a Midlatitude

More information

Thunderstorms form from rising moist air.

Thunderstorms form from rising moist air. KEY CONCEPT Vertical air motion can cause severe storms. BEFORE, you learned Fronts produce changes in weather Rising moist air can produce clouds and precipitation NOW, you will learn How thunderstorms

More information

Revision Topic 8. Kingdom Schools Science Department Grade 5 Term 2. Name: Date: Section: 8A 8-1 8B 8-2

Revision Topic 8. Kingdom Schools Science Department Grade 5 Term 2. Name: Date: Section: 8A 8-1 8B 8-2 Kingdom Schools Science Department Grade 5 Term 2 Name: Date: Section: Revision Topic 8 Nb Lesson Assessed Skills Test Items 8A 8-1 Understand how air pressure relates to altitude, convection currents,

More information

Guided Notes Weather. Part 2: Meteorology Air Masses Fronts Weather Maps Storms Storm Preparation

Guided Notes Weather. Part 2: Meteorology Air Masses Fronts Weather Maps Storms Storm Preparation Guided Notes Weather Part 2: Meteorology Air Masses Fronts Weather Maps Storms Storm Preparation The map below shows North America and its surrounding bodies of water. Country borders are shown. On the

More information

Storms. Tropical Cyclone?

Storms. Tropical Cyclone? Storms Tropical Cyclone? Tropical Cyclone: low pressure storm forming in the tropics (Start as Thunder Storms). They form around a center, producing heavy winds and rains. Storms What strengthens a Tropical

More information

Standard 3: Students will understand the atmospheric processes that support life and cause weather and climate.

Standard 3: Students will understand the atmospheric processes that support life and cause weather and climate. Course: 9 th Grade Earth Systems Science Standard 3: Students will understand the atmospheric processes that support life and cause weather and climate. Instructions: In the space provided, write the letter

More information

Reasons for the Seasons (Grades 1 2) Post-Visit Activities. We hope that you enjoyed your visit to the Children s Science Explorium!

Reasons for the Seasons (Grades 1 2) Post-Visit Activities. We hope that you enjoyed your visit to the Children s Science Explorium! Reasons for the Seasons (Grades 1 2) Post-Visit Activities We hope that you enjoyed your visit to the Children s Science Explorium! To help reinforce the concepts covered during today s field trip, we

More information

What s Up with Weather Part 1

What s Up with Weather Part 1 What s Up with Weather Part 1 Author: Sara Kobilka Institute for Chemical Education and Nanoscale Science and Engineering Center University of Wisconsin-Madison Purpose: To learn about the ingredients

More information

Clouds (modified for ADEED)

Clouds (modified for ADEED) (modified for ADEED) Overview: Various features define the three main types of clouds: cumulus, cirrus, and stratus. One of those features is height. In this activity, students will learn to identify clouds

More information

Careful, Cyclones Can Blow You Away!

Careful, Cyclones Can Blow You Away! Title: Careful, Cyclones Can Blow You Away! (Meteorology) Grade(s): 6-8 Introduction: Most people associate twisters with tornadoes, but in fact tropical twisters come from hurricanes. Hurricanes are what

More information

AOSC201: Weather and Climate Lab

AOSC201: Weather and Climate Lab AOSC201: Weather and Climate Lab Week 8: Forecasting - Analysis Section 107/108 Instructor: Agniv Sengupta q Lab #7 of Lab Manual (pages 41-49) q 50 points in total q INDIVIDUAL Work for the entire lab

More information

Weather at the Extreme

Weather at the Extreme Weather at the Extreme How and why does it rain and how and why do storms form? Module 15 LSR Intermediate Chapter 2 & Chapter 3 Grade Level Middle School Module created by: Subject Areas Earth Science:

More information

Unit: Weather and Climate General Task Air pressure and Storms

Unit: Weather and Climate General Task Air pressure and Storms The following instructional plan is part of a GaDOE collection of Unit Frameworks, Performance Tasks, examples of Student Work, and Teacher Commentary. Many more GaDOE approved instructional plans are

More information

Chapter 3: Weather Fronts & Storms

Chapter 3: Weather Fronts & Storms Chapter 3: Weather Fronts & Storms An AIR MASS is a large body of air that has similar characteristics (temperature, humidity) throughout. Air masses can be massively large. Air masses are classified by

More information

Weather Maps. The Sun s radiation produces weather on Earth.

Weather Maps. The Sun s radiation produces weather on Earth. Sunny days give way to rainy days. Storms appear, then fade away. Howling winds become gentle breezes. At one o clock on an autumn afternoon, an outdoor thermometer reads 20 C. An hour later, the temperature

More information

5) Water vapor is water in the state. a. solid b. liquid c. *gas

5) Water vapor is water in the state. a. solid b. liquid c. *gas 1 NAME DATE January 15, 2004_ GRADE 5 SCIENCE SOL REVIEW WEATHER LABEL the 3 stages of the water cycle ( evaporation, condensation, precipitation.). 1) The sketch above shows: a. a life cycle. b. *the

More information

Weather Watchers Part II: Mini-Meteorologists

Weather Watchers Part II: Mini-Meteorologists Weather Watchers Part II: Mini-Meteorologists Key Words: anemometer, barometer, climate, clouds, hail, meteorologist, precipitation, rain, rain gauge, sleet, snow, weather, wind vane Goals: Desired Outcomes

More information

Weather Systems III: Thunderstorms and Twisters

Weather Systems III: Thunderstorms and Twisters Weather Systems III: Thunderstorms and Twisters Review 1. Definition of airmasses? Bergeron classification of air masses 2. Surface weather analysis: Station model, wind speed code, present weather 3.

More information

Storm and Storm Systems Related Vocabulary and Definitions. Magnitudes are measured differently for different hazard types:

Storm and Storm Systems Related Vocabulary and Definitions. Magnitudes are measured differently for different hazard types: Storm and Storm Systems Related Vocabulary and Definitions Magnitude: this is an indication of the scale of an event, often synonymous with intensity or size. In natural systems, magnitude is also related

More information

b. The boundary between two different air masses is called a.

b. The boundary between two different air masses is called a. NAME Earth Science Weather WebQuest Part 1. Air Masses 1. Find out what an air mass is. http://okfirst.mesonet.org/train/meteorology/airmasses.html a. What is an air mass? An air mass is b. The boundary

More information

Climate versus Weather

Climate versus Weather Climate versus Weather What is climate? Climate is the average weather usually taken over a 30-year time period for a particular region and time period. Climate is not the same as weather, but rather,

More information

Weather Tanks. NC Standards 5.E.1, 5.P.2.1 Page 3. Grade 5 Earth Science, Physical Science. Activity Description & Estimated Class Time.

Weather Tanks. NC Standards 5.E.1, 5.P.2.1 Page 3. Grade 5 Earth Science, Physical Science. Activity Description & Estimated Class Time. Weather Tanks NC Standards 5.E.1, 5.P.2.1 Page 3 Grade 5 Earth Science, Physical Science Throughout the guide, teaching tips are in red. Activity Description & Estimated Class Time Objectives This activity

More information

RESOURCES: Smithsonian Science and Technology. Concepts Motion and Design Unit Lessons 1-17

RESOURCES: Smithsonian Science and Technology. Concepts Motion and Design Unit Lessons 1-17 Quarter 1 Subject: STEM Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics MAP Grade 3 Means to the PS2.A Forces and Motion Each force acts on one particular object and has both strength and direction. An object

More information

Earth Science Weather and Climate Reading Comprehension. Weather and Climate

Earth Science Weather and Climate Reading Comprehension. Weather and Climate Reading Comprehension 1 If you walked outside and it was raining, that would be the weather of the day. If you lived in an area where it rained almost every day, that would be the climate of the area.

More information

Extreme Weather Virtual Field Trip

Extreme Weather Virtual Field Trip Brought to you by Discovery Education and ESC Region XI Extreme Weather Virtual Field Trip In partnership with Extreme Weather Grades: K-2 Running Time: Approximately 5 days Lesson Overview This science

More information

All instruction should be three-dimensional. NGSS Example Bundles. 1 of 10

All instruction should be three-dimensional. NGSS Example Bundles. 1 of 10 5 th Grade Thematic Model - Bundle 3 Stability and Change in Earth s Systems This is the third bundle of the Fifth Grade Thematic Model. Each bundle has connections to the other bundles in the course,

More information

Watching the Weather

Watching the Weather Watching the Weather Topic Observing the weather Key Question What is the weather like today? Focus Students will observe and record weather conditions over a long period of time. Guiding Documents NCTM

More information

Ch. 3: Weather Patterns

Ch. 3: Weather Patterns Ch. 3: Weather Patterns Sect. 1: Air Mass & Fronts Sect. 2: Storms Sect. 3: Predicting the Weather Sect. 4: Weather forecasters use advanced technologies Ch. 3 Weather Fronts and Storms Objective(s) 7.E.1.3

More information

Temperature Changes OBJECTIVES PREPARATION SCHEDULE MATERIALS. The students. For each student. For each team of two. For the class

Temperature Changes OBJECTIVES PREPARATION SCHEDULE MATERIALS. The students. For each student. For each team of two. For the class activity 3 Temperature Changes OBJECTIVES Students observe changes in air temperature and discover the role of the Sun in heating Earth. The students measure and record outdoor air temperature at three

More information

Ponce de Leon Middle School 6 th Grade Summer Instructional Packet

Ponce de Leon Middle School 6 th Grade Summer Instructional Packet Ponce de Leon Middle School 6 th Grade Summer Instructional Packet DIRECTIONS: 1. You are required to complete the Summer Instructional Packet. 2. Turn in your completed package to your teacher, when you

More information

Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.

Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. CH.15 practice TEST Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1) The short-term state of the atmosphere is called a) climate. c) water cycle. b) weather.

More information

20.1 Air Masses. Weather Patterns and Severe Storms. Four Types of Source Regions. Weather in North America Fronts

20.1 Air Masses. Weather Patterns and Severe Storms. Four Types of Source Regions. Weather in North America Fronts 20.1 Air Masses Weather Patterns and Severe Storms Chapter 20 A huge body of air that has a uniform temperature and humidity. They move slowly, and take on the properties of their source regions. Four

More information

KEY. 7th Grade Science: Weather and Climate Core Assessment Study Guide

KEY. 7th Grade Science: Weather and Climate Core Assessment Study Guide KEY 7th Grade Science: Weather and Climate Core Assessment Study Guide Ch. 1 The Air Around You (pg. 6-26) 1. The chart on the right shows the percentage of gases that comprise our atmosphere. Use the

More information

Disciplinary Core Ideas

Disciplinary Core Ideas WATER SLIDE (1 Hour) Addresses NGSS Level of Difficulty: 2 Grade Range: K-2 OVERVIEW In this activity, students will experiment with ice and water and evaluate how both can carry materials and change the

More information

HURRICANES AND TORNADOES

HURRICANES AND TORNADOES HURRICANES AND TORNADOES The most severe weather systems are hurricanes and tornadoes. They occur in extremely low pressure systems, or cyclones, when the air spirals rapidly into the center of a low.

More information

Objective Students will gain an understanding of how the properties of a solid material can affect how it interacts with water.

Objective Students will gain an understanding of how the properties of a solid material can affect how it interacts with water. OOBLECK! (1 Hour) Addresses NGSS Level of Difficulty: 4 Grade Range: K-2 OVERVIEW Students will examine the behavior of different types of solids when they are dissolved in water and explain those behaviors

More information

Severe Weather and weather mapping Remediation Assignment. Once the page has been approved, Mrs. Blinka will sign here:

Severe Weather and weather mapping Remediation Assignment. Once the page has been approved, Mrs. Blinka will sign here: Severe Weather and weather mapping Remediation Assignment Part I: Complete the remediation page attached This will be a single page (front and back) that helps your organize the most important information

More information

Solar Matters I Teacher Page

Solar Matters I Teacher Page Solar Matters I Teacher Page Solar Energy and Color Student Objective The student: will be able to explain the effect the color of an object has on the amount of solar thermal energy absorbed given a situation,

More information

Earth/Space Systems and Cycles (SOL 4.6)

Earth/Space Systems and Cycles (SOL 4.6) Earth/Space Systems and Cycles (SOL 4.6) Temperature is the measure of the amount of heat energy in the atmosphere. Air pressure is due to the weight of the air and is determined by several factors including

More information