Tne+Water+Cycle,+The+Atmosphere,+and+Basic+Weather+Patterns

__**The Water Cycle, The Atmosphere, and Basic Weather Patterns **__

__**Task 20**__: After researching the __internet (informational texts)__ on __the water cycle, the Atmosphere, and basic weather patterns__ (content), write a report or make a project that on __the water cycle, and the Atmosphere, and basic weather patterns__ (content), providing evidence to clarify your analysis. What conclusions/implications can you draw? L2 In your discussion, address the credibility and origin of sources in view of your research topic. L3 Identify any gaps or unanswered questions.

__** Content Standards **__ || ||
 * 7.E.1.1 || Compare the composition, properties and structure of Earth’s atmosphere to include: mixtures of gases and differences in temperature and pressure within layers. ||
 * 7.E.1.2 || Explain how the cycling of water in and out of the atmosphere and atmospheric conditions relate to the weather patterns on Earth. ||
 * 7.E.1.3 || Explain the relationship between the movement of air masses, high and low pressure systems, and frontal boundaries to storms (including thunderstorms, hurricanes, and tornadoes) and other weather conditions that may result. ||

__** Learning Tasks: **__ • Recognize the composition of the Earth’s atmosphere (nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, etc.) • Identify greenhouse gases • Investigate the importance of the ozone layer • Explain how the ozone layer blocks harmful radiation from the sun • Describe the relationship between air pressure and altitude • Identify the layers of the atmosphere • Understand that water undergoes physical changes • Examine the different stages of the water cycle (evaporation, • condensation, and precipitation) • Investigate how water influences a region’s weather patterns • Explain the relationship between the movement of air masses and frontal systems • Understand the movement of air from areas of high pressure to low pressure (wind)


 * __ Vocabulary __**

Atmosphere, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Carbon Dioxide, Ozone Layer, Radiation, Air Pressure, Altitude, Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere, Low Pressure, High Pressure, Convection Currents, Barometer, Aneroid Barometer, Convection Currents, Equilibrium, Porous, Runoff, Groundwater, Transpiration, Water Cycle, Meteorologists, Meteorology, Cirrocumulus, Cirrus, Altocumulus, Altostratus, Cumulonimbus, Stratocumulus, Stratus, Cumulus, High Pressure System, Low Pressure System, Thunderstorms, Hurricanes, Tornadoes, Cold Fronts, Blizzards, Accumulation