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 6.3.3

Develop and use a model to show how unequal heating of Earth's systems cause patterns of atmospheric and oceanic circulation that determine regional climates. Emphasize how warm water and air move from the equator toward the poles. Examples of models could include Utah regional patterns such as lake-effect and wintertime temperature inversions. (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.6.3.3-UT.SEEd.6.3.4 E.3
  Nearpod version of UT.SEEd.6.3.3-UT.SEEd.6.3.4 Episode 3 from seedstorylines.org. Students will use a model to observe global energy and temperatures by exploring phenomenon of why birds fly south for the winter.
• UT.SEEd.6.3.3-UT.SEEd.6.3.4 E.4
  Nearpod version of UT.SEEd.6.3.3-UT.SEEd.6.3.4 Episode 4 from seedstorylines.org. Students will use a model to observe global energy and temperatures. Discovering air circulation in the atmosphere.
• UT.SEEd.6.3.3-UT.SEEd.6.3.4 E.5
  Nearpod version of UT.SEEd.6.3.3-UT.SEEd.6.3.4 Episode 5 from seedstorylines.org. Students will investigate how energy from the sun causes wind and ocean currents.
• UT.SEEd.6.3.3-UT.SEEd.6.3.4 E.6
  Nearpod version of UT.SEEd.6.3.3-UT.SEEd.6.3.4 Episode 6 from seedstorylines.org. Students will use a model to determine how earth's system causes patterns in climate. Also investigates places where it doesn't follow the pattern and why (altitude).

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