1. DO NOW V: 0 MondayMake 3 observations about the image below.

2. TEKS The student is expected to recognize that the sun provides the energy that drives convection within the atmosphere and oceans, producing winds and ocean currents. V: 0

3. Vocabulary Sun Convection Wind Ocean Currents V: 0

4. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS: How does the sun affect the ocean and the atmosphere? DAILY OBJECTIVES: Students will… Explain convection. Identify the direction of ocean currents. V: 0 EQs & Objectives

5. Homework & Agenda V: 0 Today’s Agenda 1.Lava Lamp 2.Convection Current Reading 3.Convection Current Video 4.Labeling Ocean Currents HomeworkConvection Currents DUE FRIDAY QUIZ FRIDAY: Weather Topics: Pressure Systems, Fronts, Symbols, Convection, Hurricanes

6. Lava Lamp Demo V: 1 Lava Lamp Demo Draw: Conclusion Statements: 86 I would describe the movement of the lava by saying…. When the lava was next to the hot lamp, it began to (rise/fall). When the lava reached the top of the lava lamp, it began to (rise/fall.) The temperature at the top of the lava lamp was (cooler/hotter) than the temperature at the bottom of the lava lamp.

7. Convection Current Reading V: 1 Convection Currents EQ: How does the sun drive convection in the atmosphere and the oceans? 1.What are convection currents? 2.How are convection, temperature, and density related? 3.What factors create patterns of global weather? 4.What is causing the oceans and atmosphere to heat up? The sun is driving convection in the air and ocean because….. 87

8. Convection Convection Video

9. V: 1 Ocean Current Map Using the hemisphere, ocean, and movement of water, name each current and describe it as warm or cold.

10. Exit Ticket V: 0 Name Three things I know about convection are….. Ocean water near the equator is, while water near the poles is. This causes….

11. DO NOW V: 0 Tuesday Describe what is happening in the picture below… Give 2 real world examples of what is happening below (example: the convection currents in the mantle causing the tectonic plates to move).

12. TEKS The student is expected to recognize that the sun provides the energy that drives convection within the atmosphere and oceans, producing winds and ocean currents. V: 0

13. Vocabulary Sun Convection Wind Ocean Currents V: 0

14. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS: How does the sun affect the ocean and the atmosphere? DAILY OBJECTIVES: Students will… Model convection and explain how temperature, density, and fluid movement are related. V: 0 EQs & Objectives

15. Homework & Agenda V: 0 Today’s Agenda 1.Moving Circles Lab 2.Conclusion Statements HomeworkConvection Currents DUE FRIDAY QUIZ FRIDAY: Weather Topics: Pressure Systems, Fronts, Symbols, Convection, Hurricanes

16. Moving Circle Demo V: 1 Moving Circles Lab Prediction: Draw: Conclusion Statements: 89

17. 1.Get your lab tray 2.Fill the plastic container ¾ full of water 3.Balance the container on the 4 cups and let the water settle. Moving Circles Lab V: 2

18. 4.Slowly squeeze red food coloring onto the bottom of the container toward one side. 5.Remove ice from cup and place in the container on the opposite side. Moving Circles Lab V: 2

19. 6.Place beaker under the red food coloring. 7.In your INB, draw a picture and record your observations. Moving Circles Lab V: 2

20. Moving Circles Lab V: 1 Moving Circles Lab Prediction: Draw: Conclusion Statements: 1.Explain how the blue water and red water move in the container. 2.Why do they move this way? 3.The beaker of hot water represents the. 4.If the water represents the ocean, how does the water in the ocean move? 5.If the water represents the atmosphere, how does the air in the atmosphere move? 89

21. DO NOW- PreAP V: 0 Wed/ Thurs Make a prediction about how hurricanes form and why they form over the ocean.

22. DO NOW- Grade Level V: 0 Wed/ Thurs Describe 3 things you know about hurricanes.

23. TEKS 8.10 (C) Identify the role of the oceans in the formation of weather systems such as hurricanes V: 0

24. Vocabulary Global Pattern Atmospheric Movement Low Pressure Hurricanes Energy V: 0

25. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS: How does energy from the Sun drive Earth’s weather and climate? DAILY OBJECTIVES: Students will… -Identify why hurricanes form over the ocean. V: 0 EQs & Objectives

26. Homework & Agenda V: 0 Today’s Agenda 1.Convection Review and Posters 2.Hurricane Data 3.National Geographic: Hurricanes 4.Analysis Questions 5.Hurricanes Interactive: Create a worksheet HomeworkConvection Currents DUE FRIDAY QUIZ FRIDAY: Weather Topics: Pressure Systems, Fronts, Symbols, Convection, Hurricanes

27. What Causes Wind? Bill Nye’s Explains Wind in 2 minutes! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBqohRu2RRk&feature=related Bill didn’t use the word “convection”… but he described it! How did he demonstrate convection?

28. CONVECTION transfer of heat by the movement of warmed matter; hot air/water rises, cool air/water sinks

29. Hot Air is Less Dense! (so it rises)

30. Turn to your partner and answer the question: “What is wind?” “What causes the wind to blow?” Together, select the explanation you both think is the most accurate. Share with the class!

31. CONVECTION Moves air in the atmosphere!

32. CONVECTION causes deep ocean currents!

33. CONVECTION Wind over the shore changes direction because of EARTH’S UNEVEN WARMING & COOLING!

34. Turn to your partner and answer the question: “How are the atmosphere and oceans related?” “Does the sun warm the earth evenly or unevenly? How do you know? Together, select the explanation you both think is the most accurate. Share with the class!

35. Sun Notebook Poster V: 0 The sun drives convection by the heating of earth’s atmosphere. Create a 1-page poster in your notebook. 1.Make 8 sun rays. 2.For each sun ray include one way that the sun affects the oceans and /or atmosphere.

36. Watch video of hurricane Wilma. Analyzing Hurricane Data V: 1

37. Draw the following table in your INB. Analyzing Hurricane Data V: 1 HurricaneLowest Air Pressure Wind SpeedDateCategory Katrina Rita Dolly Ike

38. 1.Find the lowest air pressure for each hurricanes. 2.Record the lowest air pressure in your table. 3.Record the wind speed and date when the hurricane is at its lowest pressure. 4.Using the Saffir-Simpson Scale, identify the category of the hurricane at the time of the lowest air pressure. Analyzing Hurricane Data V: 1

39. Watch the National Geographic Video on hurricanes. National Geographic Video V: 0

40. Answer the analysis questions in complete sentences in your INB. 1.What is the relationship between air pressure and the speed of the winds found in a hurricane? 2.Look at the data recorded as a hurricane passes over land. What conclusions can you draw when comparing hurricane data and a hurricane's location over land or water? 3.Do you think temperature of the water might affect the air pressure? Why or why not? Analysis Questions (Pre-AP) V: 0

41. Answer the analysis questions in complete sentences in your INB. 1.As the air pressure decreases, the wind speed…. 2.As the air pressure increases, the wind speed… 3.When the hurricane passes over land, its air pressure ____________ and is wind speed ________________. 4.Warm water causes ________ air pressure because….. 5.Cold water causes _______ air pressure because…. Analysis Questions (GL) V: 0

42. http://go.nasa.gov/1VRtLA5 http://cbsn.ws/1qMG718 1. Go to one of the two websites above. 2. Make a worksheet for another student 3. Your worksheet should include: -3 types of questions (short answer, multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank) with at least 3 questions of each -2 drawings and descriptions -Activity of your choice BE CREATIVE!!! Hurricanes Interactive V: 0

43. DO NOW- Grade Level V: 0 Friday What I found most interesting about weather was…. The activity I liked the best was….. because…. I would like to know more about…. because...

44. TEKS Recognize that the sun provides the energy that drives convection within the atmosphere and oceans, producing winds and ocean currents. identify how global patterns of atmospheric movement influence local weather using weather maps that show high and low pressures and fronts; Identify the role of the oceans in the formation of weather systems such as hurricanes V: 0

45. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS: How does weather affect our everyday lives? DAILY OBJECTIVES: Students will… -Show mastery of weather unit. V: 0 EQs & Objectives

46. Homework & Agenda V: 0 Today’s Agenda 1.Weather Quiz 2.STAAR Review Reflection HomeworkDUE TODAY

47. UNIT TEST V: 0 R ead and re-read the passage. U nderline the question B ubble important words I dentify the key idea, write it in margin. E liminate the wrong answers S elect the correct answer ✓ Mass of an object