Task 3. What factors cause weather on Earth?
What would happen if you changed Earth's rotation? Tilt? Size? Read Global Weather Machine.
System Model
Challenge 1
Demonstrate how water moves through the atmosphre.
Challenge 2
Demonstrate that air, soil, and water absorb radiation differently.
Challenge 3
Demonstrate that different locations on the Earth receive different amounts of radiation.
Challenge 4
Demonstrate the effect of Earth's rotation on the pattern of global winds.
NJ Current Weather and Climate
Internet Activities
Return to Living in Our Ocean of Air
Lab Activities
Water in the Atmosphere
Surface Heating
Coriolis Effect
Teacher Support Materials
Task 3 Notebook Sheets (pdf)
Task 3 Additional Pages
Task 3 Large Climate Graphs (pdf)
Presentation Slides Power Point
Presentation Slides pdf (Use for notes. Gif files will not work in this format.)
Weather Forecasting Worksheets (pdf)
Quiz Review Sheet (pdf)
Unit Test Review Sheet (pdf)
Review and Reinforcement Links