1. Weather Patterns and Predictions Katie Brewer Leah Thomas Ed 200

2. Context 8 th grade science (20-30 students) 5 days 80-minute periods SundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday Day 1Day 2Day 3 Day 4Day 5

3. Context Regional & local weather prediction Part of Science Explorer Critical thinking, comparison, self-evaluation

4. Objectives Students will… Employ different research methods & synthesize a weather prediction. (C INQ5) Communicate using scientific vocabulary, supportive evidence, & clear logic to express their ideas. (C INQ10) Estimate possible flaws in research methods and propose alternatives. (C INQ8) Evaluate relative reliability of various scientific information. (C INQ2)

5. Schedule of Activities Day 1 Wed. Day 2 Thurs. Day 3 Fri. Day 4 Wed. Day 5 Thurs. Activities-Brainstorm resources - internet resource worksheet -Begin regional weather project - Predictions-Field Trip-Results -Jigsaw -Conclusions Home- work Weather Journal

6. Regional Groups

7. Schedule of Activities Day 1 Wed. Day 2 Thurs. Day 3 Fri. Day 4 Wed. Day 5 Thurs. Activities-Brainstorm resources - internet resource worksheet -Begin regional weather project - Predictions-Field Trip-Results -Jigsaw -Conclusions Home- work Weather Journal

8. Day 5 Check www.weather.com & http://www.nws.noaa.gov.www.weather.comhttp://www.nws.noaa.gov Jigsaw –Which research methods did different groups use? –Which resulted in accurate predictions, which didn’t? Lab reports (see handout) –Results –Discussion –Conclusion Journal assignment (see handout)

9. Evaluations Objectives… –Employ different research methods & synthesize a weather prediction. (C INQ5) –Communicate using scientific vocabulary, supportive evidence, & clear logic to express their ideas. (C INQ10) –Evaluate the relative reliability of various scientific information. (C INQ2) –Estimate possible flaws in their research methods and propose alternatives. (C INQ8) Accuracy of predictions & quality of lab reports Richness of journal entries– level of thought & detail Worksheets Discussion/conclusion section

10. Questions?