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Mission 3 - Lesson 6: Interpreting Weather Map Data
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Primary: Lesson Plan
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Operation
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Monster Storms
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Mission:
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Mission 3: The Chase
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Science
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5 | 6 | 7 | 8
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lesson plan, teacher resources
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Duration
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00:00:00 (HH:MM:SS)
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Audience
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Teachers
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Created On
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9/5/2007
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From: Monster Storms Mission 3: The Chase |
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Mission 3 - Lesson 6: Interpreting Weather Map Data Interpret a weather map and develop predictions from the information contained in the map. |
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Time required: 60 minutes
- Obtain a classroom set of materials necessary for Lab 4 as listed on page 62.
- Create a transparency of the weather map and its key shown on page 63 from the master that appears online.
- For the homework assignment, create a classroom set of copies Common Weather Sayings, an activity master in the Teacher Resources of JMC.
- Make sure all Internet connections are functional and access to the suggested URLs is not blocked by the local server.
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Distribute an assortment of recent daily newspaper pages that include a colorful weather map. Have students compare and contrast the appearance of the maps. Discuss the similarities and differences in the graphics. Then compose a list of features that make weather maps effective communicators of atmospheric conditions. |
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- Discuss the role of a map key in interpreting weather maps. Have students consider the role of keys such as the one illustrated on page 63 in creating information rich maps.
- As required, facilitate students’ understanding of the printed weather map and discuss forecast strategies based upon the map content.
- To complete Make Observations, offer Internet access to individuals or groups of students. Remind students of their at-home responsibilities for this section.
- To help students select four locations, display a regional map. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of location selections across this map.
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- Have students assess the use of the Internet in obtaining valid forecasts. Let them uncover, list and evaluate an assortment of URLs that present local, national, and global weather forecasts.
- Have students assume the role of weatherperson and compose and present a national forecast.
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| Instructions: For homework, have students complete the Social Studies Connection: Weather Lore as described on page 63. As an extension, have students compare recent weather forecasts from different local resources as described in the Critical Thinking section on page 63. |
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An activity master to go with the Social Studies connection in Mission 3. |
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