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In this lesson, students in a class are invited to help report the weather on TV and need to learn about air masses and how they help predict the weather. Key words and concepts covered are air masses, weather, and…
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In this lesson, students examine scenes from the movie E.T. to see if the phases of the Moon match the time frame of the story. Key words and concepts covered are moon phases. Crosscutting concepts explored are patterns…
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In this lesson, students try to explain what happens in the solar eclipse, and why a person in one location can see a solar eclipse while a person in another place cannot. Key words and concepts covered are solar…
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In this lesson, two friends living across the country from each other see a lunar eclipse at the same time and wonder how it is possible. Key words and concepts covered are lunar eclipse. Crosscutting concepts explored…
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In this lesson, a brother and sister learn that Venus is visible as either a morning star or an evening star at different times of the year, and they try to explain the pattern of movement of Venus in the sky. Key words…
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In this lesson, students will explore the relationship between tropospheric ozone and temperature and how human populations affect ozone levels. Disciplinary core ideas covered are weather and climate and human impacts…
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In this lesson, students will use mean (average) temperature data to determine changes in surface temperature over time in different areas of Earth. Disciplinary core ideas covered are Earth’s systems and weather and…
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In this lesson, students will use a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) database to identify extreme weather events throughout the United States in different locations or over time. Disciplinary core…
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In this lesson, students will use weather data to create a current weather map by drawing station models for multiple locations. Disciplinary core ideas covered are Earth materials and systems and weather and climate.…
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In this lesson, students will develop and analyze meteograms for select cities to construct a 24-hour history for a specific location. Disciplinary core ideas covered are Earth materials and systems and weather and…
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In this lesson, students will use flight take-off and landing patterns to better understand wind. Disciplinary core ideas covered are Earth materials and systems and weather and climate. Tips for scaling down, scaling…
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In this lesson, students will come to understand the range and frequency of behaviors in which animals can engage, and how those might be affected by factors such as weather conditions or time. Disciplinary core ideas…
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In this lesson, students will compare population dynamics in emerging and developed nations, including how those populations use natural resources. Disciplinary core ideas covered are Earth and human activity and…
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In this lesson, students will explore long-term trends in land use using data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Disciplinary core ideas covered are natural resources and human impacts on Earth systems.…
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In this lesson, students will determine whether there is a correlation between drought and wildfires using data from two states. Disciplinary core ideas covered are the roles of water in Earth’s surface processes and…
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