1. Bellringer What are the four types of fronts?

2. Agenda 1.Anticipatory Set 2.Team Challenge 3.Background Information 4.Round 1 of Job Interview 5.Independent Practice 6.Closing

5. Team Challenge Your team is applying for a job with the Bobcat News Agency as their new meteorologists. The meteorologists job is very prestigious. In order to get the job you will compete in 3 rounds of interviews. The team with the best overall performance will receive a special reward.

6. 4.9 Front Effects Background Information

7. Type of FrontEffects Cold FrontCooler temperatures Thunderstorms Heavy rain or snow Warm FrontWarmer temperatures Drizzly rain then clear skies Stationary FrontWarmer temperatures Drizzly rain then clear skies Occluded FrontCooler temperatures Lots of precipitation

8. Round 1 Today each of your team captains will receive an envelope containing a scenario involving fronts. Your team must use this information to identify the front involved, use that information to predict the weather, and present your findings to the class.

9. Scenario 1 Scenario Details: The temperature in Memphis is 70 degrees. There is currently a warm air mass over Memphis. However, nearby weather stations have recorded a cold air mass moving toward Memphis from the west.

10. Scenario 2 Scenario Details: The temperature in Memphis is 40 degrees. There is currently a cold air mass over Memphis. However, nearby weather stations have recorded a warm air mass moving toward Memphis from the southwest.

11. Scenario 3 Scenario Details: The temperature in Memphis is 80 degrees. Nearby weather stations have recorded a warm air mass moving toward Memphis from the southwest and a cold air mass moving toward Memphis from the northeast.

12. Scenario 4 Scenario Details: The temperature in Memphis is 12 degrees. There is currently a warm air mass over Memphis. However, nearby weather stations have recorded a cold air mass moving toward Memphis from the west.

13. Scenario 5 Scenario Details: The temperature in Memphis is 65 degrees. There is currently a warm front over Memphis. However, nearby weather stations have recorded a cold front moving toward Memphis from the west.

14. 4.9 Independent Practice