Important Dates:
UNIT : Atmosphere: FOCUS STANDARDS
7.E.1 Understand how the cycling of matter (water and gases) in and out of the atmosphere relates to the Earth’s atmosphere, weather and climate and the effects of the atmosphere on humans.
• Weather maps, satellites and radar
• Cloud shapes and types and associated elevation
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
- August 17-20, Teacher Workday
- August 23, First Day of School and Quarter 1 begins
- September 6, Labor Day
- September 7, Teacher Workday
- September 23, Quarter 1 Interim report
- September 16, Teacher Workday
- October 11, Teacher Workday
- October 25, End of Quarter 1
UNIT : Atmosphere: FOCUS STANDARDS
7.E.1 Understand how the cycling of matter (water and gases) in and out of the atmosphere relates to the Earth’s atmosphere, weather and climate and the effects of the atmosphere on humans.
- 7.E.1.1 Compare the composition, properties and structure of Earth’s atmosphere to include: mixtures of gases and differences in temperature and pressure within layers.
- 7.E.1.2 Explain how the cycling of water in and out of the atmosphere and atmospheric conditions relate to the weather patterns on Earth.
- 7.E.1.3 Explain the relationship between the movement of air masses, high and low pressure systems, and frontal boundaries to storms (including thunderstorms, hurricanes, and tornadoes) and other weather conditions that may result.
- 7.E.1.4 Predict weather conditions and patterns based on information obtained from:
• Weather maps, satellites and radar
• Cloud shapes and types and associated elevation
- 7.E.1.5 Explain the influence of convection, global winds and the jet stream on weather and climatic conditions.
- 7.E.1.6 Conclude that the good health of humans requires: monitoring the atmosphere, maintaining air quality and stewardship.
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
- What are the properties of the Earth’s atmosphere?
- How do pressure and heat impact the atmosphere and drive weather events?
- How is the water cycle related to the atmosphere?
- What are the similarities and differences between climate and weather?
- How do meteorologists monitor weather?
- How do global weather patterns impact climate?
- How does the atmosphere impact life on earth?
- How do human actions impact the atmosphere?