Students explain how the water cycle recycles the earth's water supply. They make use of the knowledge of landforms learned in social studies and use the language arts skills of writing and drawing to explain how the cycle works.

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2nd - 4th

Students compare real-time Earth and Mars measurements for temperature, wind speed, humidity and atmospheric pressure by accessing Internet-data resources from NASA. They access real-time weather data and maps for their school location.

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9th - 12th

Students explain and define the term, 'meteorology.' They examine the causes of the weather, explain how we forecast the weather and play a game which highlights why it rains.

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5th - 8th

Students examine the study of Meteorology. They use cartoons to identify different studies which are included under Meteorology. They research which jobs are available in which one needs meteorological knowledge.

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9th - 12th

Students identify and explain possible sources of error and uncertainty in measurement when collecting and interpreting weather data. They describe examples of Canadian contributions to science and technology in the field of meteorology. Students identify commonly used symbols on meteorological and news weather maps.

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6th - 8th