The Weather and Climate Unit includes… 5 Part 2,800 slide PowerPoint unit roadmap. 16 page bundled homework package, modified version that chronologically follows the unit slideshow. Also included are answer keys and homework rubric. 20 pages of unit notes that chronologically follow slideshow. 2 PowerPoint Review Games 8 Available worksheets that follow slideshow, crossword, flash card set, rubrics, and much more. mate_Unit.htmlhttp:// mate_Unit.html

More Units Available at… Earth Science: The Soil Science and Glaciers Unit, The Geology Topics Unit, The Astronomy Topics Unit, The Weather and Climate Unit, and The Rivers and Water Quality Unit, The Water Molecule Unit. Physical Science: The Laws of Motion and Machines Unit, The Atoms and Periodic Table Unit, The Energy and the Environment Unit, and Science Skills Unit. Life Science: The Infectious Diseases Unit, Cellular Biology Unit, The DNA and Genetics Unit, The Life Topics Unit, The Plant Unit, The Taxonomy and Classification Unit, Ecology: Feeding Levels Unit, Ecology: Interactions Unit, Ecology: Abiotic Factors, The Evolution and Natural Selection Unit and The Human Body Systems and Health Topics Unit Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

RED SLIDE: These are notes that are very important and should be recorded in your science journal. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

-Nice neat notes that are legible and use indentations when appropriate..

-Nice neat notes that are legible and use indentations when appropriate. -Example of indent.

-Nice neat notes that are legible and use indentations when appropriate. -Example of indent. -Skip a line between topics

-Nice neat notes that are legible and use indentations when appropriate. -Example of indent. -Skip a line between topics -Don’t skip pages

-Nice neat notes that are legible and use indentations when appropriate. -Example of indent. -Skip a line between topics -Don’t skip pages -Make visuals clear and well drawn.

First Name, Last Name Science and Section

First Name, Last Name First Name, Last Name Science, and Section

First Name, Last Name Science and Section Treat this journal with care and respect. It will be very helpful for the bundled homework package.

First Name, Last Name Science and Section

Your journal is your responsibility. If it becomes lost or damaged it will significantly reduce your grade.

RED SLIDE: These are notes that are very important and should be recorded in your science journal. BLACK SLIDE: Pay attention, follow directions, complete projects as described and answer required questions neatly. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Keep an eye out for “The-Owl” and raise your hand as soon as you see him. –He will be hiding somewhere in the slideshow Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Keep an eye out for “The-Owl” and raise your hand as soon as you see him. –He will be hiding somewhere in the slideshow “Hoot, Hoot” “Good Luck!” Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Class Expectations –You can show respect by… Listening when the teacher or others are talking. –One speaker at a time, please raise your hand. Please no cross-room conservations during work time. –You can be responsible by… Staying organized and avoiding distraction. Staying focused on task completion. –You can make good choices by… Attending class regularly Doing your best and never giving up. –Be Safe! First, last, and always. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Class Expectations –You can show respect by… Listening when the teacher or others are talking. –One speaker at a time, please raise your hand. Please no cross-room conservations during work time. –You can be responsible by… Staying organized and avoiding distraction. Staying focused on task completion. –You can make good choices by… Attending class regularly Doing your best and never giving up. –Be Safe! First, last, and always. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Class Expectations –You can show respect by… Listening when the teacher or others are talking. –One speaker at a time, please raise your hand. Please no cross-room conservations during work time. –You can be responsible by… Staying organized and avoiding distraction. Staying focused on task completion. –You can make good choices by… Attending class regularly Doing your best and never giving up. –Be Safe! First, last, and always. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Class Expectations –You can show respect by… Listening when the teacher or others are talking. –One speaker at a time, please raise your hand. Please no cross-room conservations during work time. –You can be responsible by… Staying organized and avoiding distraction. Staying focused on task completion. –You can make good choices by… Attending class regularly Doing your best and never giving up. –Be Safe! First, last, and always. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Class Expectations –You can show respect by… Listening when the teacher or others are talking. –One speaker at a time, please raise your hand. Please no cross-room conversations during work time. –You can be responsible by… Staying organized and avoiding distraction. Staying focused on task completion. –You can make good choices by… Attending class regularly Doing your best and never giving up. –Be Safe! First, last, and always. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Class Expectations –You can show respect by… Listening when the teacher or others are talking. –One speaker at a time, please raise your hand. Please no cross-room conversations during work time. –You can be responsible by… Staying organized and avoiding distraction. Staying focused on task completion. –You can make good choices by… Attending class regularly Doing your best and never giving up. –Be Safe! First, last, and always. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Class Expectations –You can show respect by… Listening when the teacher or others are talking. –One speaker at a time, please raise your hand. Please no cross-room conversations during work time. –You can be responsible by… Staying organized and avoiding distraction. Staying focused on task completion. –You can make good choices by… Attending class regularly Doing your best and never giving up. –Be Safe! First, last, and always. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Class Expectations –You can show respect by… Listening when the teacher or others are talking. –One speaker at a time, please raise your hand. Please no cross-room conversations during work time. –You can be responsible by… Staying organized and avoiding distraction. Staying focused on task completion. –You can make good choices by… Attending class regularly Doing your best and never giving up. –Be Safe! First, last, and always. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Class Expectations –You can show respect by… Listening when the teacher or others are talking. –One speaker at a time, please raise your hand. Please no cross-room conversations during work time. –You can be responsible by… Staying organized and avoiding distraction. Staying focused on task completion. –You can make good choices by… Attending class regularly Doing your best and never giving up. –Be Safe! First, last, and always. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Class Expectations –You can show respect by… Listening when the teacher or others are talking. –One speaker at a time, please raise your hand. Please no cross-room conversations during work time. –You can be responsible by… Staying organized and avoiding distraction. Staying focused on task completion. –You can make good choices by… Attending class regularly Doing your best and never giving up. –Be Safe! First, last, and always. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Class Expectations –You can show respect by… Listening when the teacher or others are talking. –One speaker at a time, please raise your hand. Please no cross-room conversations during work time. –You can be responsible by… Staying organized and avoiding distraction. Staying focused on task completion. –You can make good choices by… Attending class regularly Doing your best and never giving up. –Be Safe! First, last, and always. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Class Expectations –You can show respect by… Listening when the teacher or others are talking. –One speaker at a time, please raise your hand. Please no cross-room conversations during work time. –You can be responsible by… Staying organized and avoiding distraction. Staying focused on task completion. –You can make good choices by… Attending class regularly Doing your best and never giving up. –Be Safe! First, last, and always. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Class Expectations –You can show respect by… Listening when the teacher or others are talking. –One speaker at a time, please raise your hand. Please no cross-room conversations during work time. –You can be responsible by… Staying organized and avoiding distraction. Staying focused on task completion. –You can make good choices by… Attending class regularly Doing your best and never giving up. –Be Safe! First, last, and always. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

New Area of Focus: Biomes New Area of Focus: Biomes Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

A biome is a large, distinctive complex of plant communities created and maintained by climate. A biome is a large, distinctive complex of plant communities created and maintained by climate. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Rainfall and temperature determine the type of biome. Rainfall and temperature determine the type of biome. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Rainfall and temperature determine the type of biome.Rainfall and temperature determine the type of biome. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy Lots of rain and mild temps.

Rainfall and temperature determine the type of biome.Rainfall and temperature determine the type of biome. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Rainfall and temperature determine the type of biome.Rainfall and temperature determine the type of biome. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy Warm conditions and very little rainfall

Rainfall and temperature determine the type of biome.Rainfall and temperature determine the type of biome. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Rainfall varies around the planet. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Where does the planet get the most rain? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Where does the planet get the most rain? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Where does the planet get the least rain? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Where does the planet get the least rain? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Biome characteristics –Large area of Earth –Similar predictable climate –Similar plants –Similar soil –Similar amount of sunlight

Biome characteristics –Large area of Earth –Similar predictable climate –Similar plants –Similar soil –Similar amount of sunlight

Biome characteristics –Large area of Earth –Similar predictable climate –Similar plants –Similar soil –Similar amount of sunlight

Biome characteristics –Large area of Earth –Similar predictable climate –Similar plants –Similar soil –Similar amount of sunlight

Biome characteristics –Large area of Earth –Similar predictable climate –Similar plants –Similar soil –Similar amount of sunlight

Biome characteristics –Large area of Earth –Similar predictable climate –Similar plants –Similar soil –Similar amount of sunlight

Biome characteristics –Large area of Earth –Similar predictable climate –Similar plants –Similar soil –Similar amount of sunlight

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a biome? A.) Large area of Earth B.) Similar predictable climate C.) Varied plant species D.) Similar soil E.) Similar amount of sunlight F.) None of the above

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a biome? A.) Large area of Earth B.) Similar predictable climate C.) Varied plant species D.) Similar soil E.) Similar amount of sunlight F.) None of the above

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a biome? A.) Large area of Earth B.) Similar predictable climate C.) Similar plant species D.) Similar soil E.) Similar amount of sunlight F.) None of the above

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a biome? A.) Small area of Earth B.) Varied and predictable climate C.) Varied plant species D.) Varied soil E.) Varied amount of sunlight F.) None of the above

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a biome? A.) Small area of Earth B.) Varied and predictable climate C.) Varied plant species D.) Varied soil E.) Varied amount of sunlight F.) None of the above

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a biome? A.) Small area of Earth B.) Similar predictable climate C.) Similar plant species D.) Similar soil E.) Similar amount of sunlight F.) None of the above

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a biome? A.) Small area of Earth B.) Similar predictable climate C.) Similar plant species D.) Similar soil E.) Similar amount of sunlight F.) None of the above

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a biome? A.) Large area of Earth B.) Similar predictable climate C.) Similar plant species D.) Similar soil E.) Similar amount of sunlight F.) None of the above

Boreal Forest

General Rule:

General Rule: The higher the rainfall and average temperature in a biome,

General Rule: The higher the rainfall and average temperature in a biome, the more and larger plants that the biome can support.

General Rule: The higher the rainfall and average temperature in a biome, the more and larger plants that the biome can support.

General Rule: The higher the rainfall and average temperature in a biome, the more and larger plants that the biome can support.

General Rule: The higher the rainfall and average temperature in a biome, the more and larger plants that the biome can support. –Animals will always follow.

General Rule: The higher the rainfall and average temperature in a biome, the more and larger plants that the biome can support. –Animals will always follow.

General Rule: The higher the rainfall and average temperature in a biome, the more and larger plants that the biome can support. –Animals will always follow. 1000’s of species

General Rule: The higher the rainfall and average temperature in a biome, the more and larger plants that the biome can support. –Animals will always follow. 1000’s of species

General Rule: The higher the rainfall and average temperature in a biome, the more and larger plants that the biome can support. –Animals will always follow. 1000’s of species Fewer species

Biomes have shifted many times throughout Earth’s long history. –Once that was desert

Biomes have shifted many times throughout Earth’s long history. –Once that was desert may now be rainforest.

Biomes have shifted many times throughout Earth’s long history. –Once that was desert may now be rainforest. –Once that was rainforest

Biomes have shifted many times throughout Earth’s long history. –Once that was desert may now be rainforest. –Once that was rainforest may now be prairie.

Biomes have shifted many times throughout Earth’s long history. –Once that was desert may now be rainforest. –Once that was rainforest may now be prairie. –Once that was prairie

Biomes have shifted many times throughout Earth’s long history. –Once that was desert may now be rainforest. –Once that was rainforest may now be prairie. –Once that was prairie may now be tundra.

Once that was tundra

Once that was tundra may now be a temperate deciduous forest.

Once that was temperate forest

Once that was tundra may now be a temperate deciduous forest. Once that was temperate forest may now be a boreal forest.

Once that was tundra may now be a temperate deciduous forest. Once that was temperate forest may now be a boreal forest. Which over time could become savanna

Once that was tundra may now be a temperate deciduous forest. Once that was temperate forest may now be a boreal forest. Which over time could become polar

Once that was tundra may now be a temperate deciduous forest. Once that was temperate forest may now be a boreal forest. Which over time could become marine.

Once that was tundra may now be a temperate deciduous forest. Once that was temperate forest may now be a boreal forest. Which could then become an alpine biome

Once that was tundra may now be a temperate deciduous forest. Once that was temperate forest may now be a boreal forest. Which could then become an alpine biome

Summer

Winter

Summer

Winter

Temperate Rainforest

Boreal Forest Biome on Mtn.

Boreal Forest Biome on Mtn. above Eastern Deciduous Forest

Tundra Biome on Mtn.

Tundra Biome on Mtn. above Boreal Forest,

Tundra Biome on Mtn. above Boreal Forest, above Eastern Deciduous Forest

Alpine Biome: Found in the mountain regions all around the world. –They are usually at an altitude of about 10,000 feet or more.

“I love being in the Alpine Biome.”

Tundra biome,

Tundra biome, on top of a boreal forest biome,

Tundra biome, on top of a boreal forest biome, on top of a deciduous forest biome,

Tundra biome, on top of a boreal forest biome, on top of a deciduous forest biome, on top of a grassland biome,

Tundra biome, on top of a boreal forest biome, on top of a deciduous forest biome, on top of a grassland biome, on top of a desert biome.

Do you see any trends in the biomes? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Do you see any trends in the biomes? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Do you see any trends in the biomes? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Do you see any trends in the biomes? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Do you see any trends in the biomes? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Do you see any trends in the biomes? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Do you see any trends in the biomes? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Do you see any trends in the biomes? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Do you see any trends in the biomes? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Do you see any trends in the biomes? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Why do we have these trends? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Temperature differences from solar radiation. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Subtropical High Polar Low Surface Pressure Tropical Low Polar High

Which biome covers 75% of the earth’s surface that we haven’t heard from yet.

Marine Biome: Covers ¾ of globe, oceans, coral reefs, estuaries, coastal. Marine Biome: Covers ¾ of globe, oceans, coral reefs, estuaries, coastal. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

This is a picture of the Marine Coastal biome.

Please sketch the following spreadsheet in your journal. 7 x 6 Squares on the next slide. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

The Weather and Climate Unit includes… 5 Part 2,800 slide PowerPoint unit roadmap. 16 page bundled homework package, modified version that chronologically follows the unit slideshow. Also included are answer keys and homework rubric. 20 pages of unit notes that chronologically follow slideshow. 2 PowerPoint Review Games 8 Available worksheets that follow slideshow, crossword, flash card set, rubrics, and much more. mate_Unit.htmlhttp:// mate_Unit.html

More Units Available at… Earth Science: The Soil Science and Glaciers Unit, The Geology Topics Unit, The Astronomy Topics Unit, The Weather and Climate Unit, and The Rivers and Water Quality Unit, The Water Molecule Unit. Physical Science: The Laws of Motion and Machines Unit, The Atoms and Periodic Table Unit, The Energy and the Environment Unit, and Science Skills Unit. Life Science: The Infectious Diseases Unit, Cellular Biology Unit, The DNA and Genetics Unit, The Life Topics Unit, The Plant Unit, The Taxonomy and Classification Unit, Ecology: Feeding Levels Unit, Ecology: Interactions Unit, Ecology: Abiotic Factors, The Evolution and Natural Selection Unit and The Human Body Systems and Health Topics Unit Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Weather and Climate Unit Assessment due soon!

You can now record relevant information in the white space and then color the pictures. –Please leave the white space open for writing.

Make an accurate Forecast of today’s weather – May need to save until the end of the unit.

Make an accurate Forecast of today’s weather – May need to save until the end of the unit.

Make an accurate Forecast of today’s weather – May need to save until the end of the unit.

Make an accurate Forecast of today’s weather – May need to save until the end of the unit.

Make an accurate Forecast of today’s weather – May need to save until the end of the unit.

Activity! Weather and Climate Review Game II Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

The Weather and Climate Unit includes… 5 Part 2,800 slide PowerPoint unit roadmap. 16 page bundled homework package, modified version that chronologically follows the unit slideshow. Also included are answer keys and homework rubric. 20 pages of unit notes that chronologically follow slideshow. 2 PowerPoint Review Games 8 Available worksheets that follow slideshow, crossword, flash card set, rubrics, and much more. mate_Unit.htmlhttp:// mate_Unit.html

More Units Available at… Earth Science: The Soil Science and Glaciers Unit, The Geology Topics Unit, The Astronomy Topics Unit, The Weather and Climate Unit, and The Rivers and Water Quality Unit, The Water Molecule Unit. Physical Science: The Laws of Motion and Machines Unit, The Atoms and Periodic Table Unit, The Energy and the Environment Unit, and Science Skills Unit. Life Science: The Infectious Diseases Unit, Cellular Biology Unit, The DNA and Genetics Unit, The Life Topics Unit, The Plant Unit, The Taxonomy and Classification Unit, Ecology: Feeding Levels Unit, Ecology: Interactions Unit, Ecology: Abiotic Factors, The Evolution and Natural Selection Unit and The Human Body Systems and Health Topics Unit Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy