SEEd - Grade 6
Lesson Plans

Strand 6.3: EARTH'S WEATHER PATTERNS AND CLIMATE

All Earth processes are the result of energy flowing and matter cycling within and among the planet's systems. Heat energy from the Sun, transmitted by radiation, is the primary source of energy that affects Earth's weather and drives the water cycle. Uneven heating across Earth's surface causes changes in density, which result in convection currents in water and air, creating patterns of atmospheric and oceanic circulation that determine regional and global climates.

Standard 6.3.2

Investigate the interactions between air masses that cause changes in weather conditions. Collect and analyze weather data to provide evidence for how air masses flow from regions of high pressure to low pressure causing a change in weather. Examples of data collection could include field observations, laboratory experiments, weather maps, or diagrams. (ESS2.C, ESS2.D)

• Earth's Weather Patterns and Climate
  A google site that has a leeson plan for UT.SEEd.6.3.1, UT.SEEd.6.3.2, UT.SEEd.6.3.3, and UT.SEEd.6.3.4
• Hot Air Balloons
  Students will demonstrate an understanding of molecular motion and density as affected by temperature. They will work in groups to design and build a hot air balloon that will carry a cotton ball(s) and fuel.
• UT.SEEd.6.3.2 E.1
  Nearpod version of UT.SEEd.6.3.2 Episode 1 from seedstorylines.org. Explore phenomenon of how storms move into locations by analyzing weather patterns with maps.
• UT.SEEd.6.3.2 E.2
  Nearpod version of UT.SEEd.6.3.2 Episode 2 from seedstorylines.org. Analyze weather patterns by using radar, temperature, wind, and front maps.
• UT.SEEd.6.3.2E.3 P.2
  Nearpod version of UT.SEEd.6.3.2 Episode 3 Part 2 from seedstorylines.org. Predict weather patterns by using radar,temperature, wind, and front maps. Introduces air masses.

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