EEn-+Earth+Systems,+Structures+and+Processes+2.5

EEn.2.5.1 Summarize the structure and composition of our atmosphere. EEn.2.5.2 Explain the formation of typical air masses and the weather systems that result from air mass interactions. EEn.2.5.3 Explain how cyclonic storms form based on the interaction of air masses. EEn.2.5.4 Predict the weather using available weather maps and data (including surface, upper atmospheric winds, and satellite imagery). EEn.2.5.5 Explain how human activities affect air quality. || ===‍‍‍**Literacy Standard/Mathematical Practice(s)**===
 * ===**Essential Standard/Clarifying Objective(s)**===
 * ‍‍RST.9-10.1. Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts, attending to the precise details of explanations or descriptions.
 * ‍‍RST.9-10.2. Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text; trace the text’s explanation or depiction of a complex process, phenomenon, or concept; provide an accurate summary of the text.
 * ‍‍RST.9-10.3. Follow precisely a complex multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks, attending to special cases or exceptions defined in the text
 * ‍‍RST.9-10.4. Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific words and phrases as they are used in a specific scientific or technical context relevant to //grades 9–10 texts and topics//.
 * RST.9-10.5. Analyze the structure of the relationships among concepts in a text, including relationships among key terms (e.g., //force, friction, reaction force, energy//).
 * RST.9-10.6. Analyze the author’s purpose in providing an explanation, describing a procedure, or discussing an experiment in a text, defining the question the author seeks to address.
 * RST.9-10.7. Translate quantitative or technical information expressed in words in a text into visual form (e.g., a table or chart) and translate information expressed visually or mathematically (e.g., in an equation) into words.
 * RST.9-10.10. By the end of grade 10, read and comprehend science/technical texts in the grades 9–10 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
 * RST.9-10.8. Assess the extent to which the reasoning and evidence in a text support the author’s claim or a recommendation for solving a scientific or technical problem.
 * RST.9-10.9. Compare and contrast findings presented in a text to those from other sources (including their own experiments), noting when the findings support or contradict previous explanations or accounts.

Mathematical Practice

 * Makes sense of problems and perseveres in solving them.
 * Reason abstractly and quantitatively.
 * Use appropriate tools strategically. ||
 * ===‍‍‍**Information Technology Standard**=== || ===‍‍‍**Revised Bloom's Level of thinking**=== ||

‍‍‍**I can...**
EEN 2.5.1
 * Describe the structure and composition of the atmosphere.

EEN 2.5.2
 * Describe how air masses move.
 * Describe how interacting air masses create frontal boundaries.
 * Describe the different wind belts across Earth’s surface.
 * Lists the safety precautions needed for severe storms to preserve life and property.

EEN 2.5.3
 * Explain how cyclonic storms form based on interaction of air masses.
 * Use data to indicate where air mass interaction may occur.

EEN 2.5.4
 * Use technology to record and analyze weather data.
 * Analyze and interpret weather maps and relative humidity charts.
 * Describe how water vapor is important and affects weather.
 * Develop a safety plane for severe weather events.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">EEN 2.5.5
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Describe how acid rain is created.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Identify human activities that alter the pH of rain.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Describe human activities that change air composition and quality.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Identify ways to decrease air pollution.

‍‍‍**Essential Vocabulary**
greenhouse effect, heat islands, wind belts, troposphere, mesosphere, stratosphere, thermosphere, exosphere, ionosphere, dew point, condensation, relative humidity, orographic lifting, water cycle, meteorology, weather, air mass, Corolis Effect, fronts, jet stream, prevailing westerlies, polar easterlies, trade winds, anemometer, barometer, station model, frontal and sea-breeze thunderstorm, downburst, Fujita Scale, supercell, tornado, Saffir-Simpson scale, hurricane, storm surge, tropical cyclone, cold wave, drought, heat wave, wind-chill factor

Labs and Activities
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Computer simulations <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Teacher demos <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Labs/activities: <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Temperature inversion lab <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Percent oxygen in atmosphere lab <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Plotting temperature & relative humidity <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Hurricane data <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Building hurricane-proof homes lab <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Weather station Lab <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Air Masses Activity <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Isoline/isobar activity <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Relative humidity lab <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Rain sample activity

‍‍‍**Sample Assessments**
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Wordsplash <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Brainstorm <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Graphic organizers <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Peer check <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">KWL organizer <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Vocabulary flash cards <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Bell ringers <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Ticket out door <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Teacher observation of group activity <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">‍Lab performance <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Lab report <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Rubrics <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Independent practice <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">One sentence summary <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Chain Notes <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">‍Quizzes <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Portfolio <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Multiple choice tests

‍‍‍**Differentiation**
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Shorten the assignment <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Alternate higher level assignment <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Project choices: written, visual poster, power point, make diorama <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Guided practice <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Independent practice <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Frayer model <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">KWL organizer <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Graphic organizers <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Vocabulary flash cards <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Crossword puzzle <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Concept maps <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Timelines of concepts <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Draw advertisement <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Mnemonic device <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">3 verse rap

‍‍‍**Intervention:**
Separate setting Extended time Peer tutoring Provide teacher notes Guided notes Visual examples

‍‍‍**Enrichment:**
Alternate higher level assignment Frayer model KWL organizer

‍‍‍**Instructional Resources**
Common Core Standards DPI Curriculum Support Materials Text: software, supplemental materials Computer lab United Streaming Videos: Supplemental texts Activity books Media center <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Materials for labs <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Worksheets <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Analogies <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Puzzles <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Guided notes <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Power points