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\nClimatology Forecasting\n

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\nStudents make weather predictions using the climatology method. In this climatology lesson, students review using trends and persistence when forecasting weather. Students discuss the climatology method for forecasting and complete the...\n
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\n\"Introduction\n\n
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\nIntroduction to Climatology\n

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\nLearners are introduced to the topic of climatology. In groups, they use the Digital Atlas of Idaho to identify the layers of the atmosphere and review concepts of weather. To end the lesson, they examine different photographs and...\n
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\n\"Basics\n\n
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\nBasics of Geography: Climate\n

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\nWhat's the weather going to be like tomorrow? The answer depends on your place on the planet. An informative video discusses how factors such as elevation, location, precipitation, and wind can determine an area's climate. It focuses on...\n
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\nDiurnal Temperature Changes and Water Vapor Content\n

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\nStudents examine the greenhouse effect, as they determine how moisture in the air affects the diurnal temperature range. Their investigation help them to explain different climatological regimes of both the Southern Great Plains and the...\n
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\nClimate Patterns\n

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\nYoung climatologists explore the factors that contribute to a region's climate in this two-part earth science activity. To begin, learners are provided with a map of an imaginary planet and are asked to label global wind and...\n
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\nOn The Causes of The Dust Bowl\n

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\nHere's a new twist on the causes and focus of the 1930s Dust Bowl. Looking to be a part of an intense climate study, the presentation offers maps and explanations for the causes of the Dust Bowl. Global warming, drought, and...\n
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\nClouds and Rainfall\n

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\nStudents use the general climate section of the Digital Atlas of Idaho.\nThen they identify and interpret some basic concepts about climatology. Students also read through the information contained in the Digital Atlas on Climatology....\n
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\nClouds & Condensation\n

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\nYoung scholars use the digital atlas of Idaho to study different weather patterns. They use the Climatology section of the Digital Atlas of Idaho to explore concepts such as relative humidity, dew point, condensation, and cloud formation.\n
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\nAnalog Forecasting\n

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\nLearners recognize the elements of an analog weather forecast.  In this weather forecasting lesson, students use a website and look for trends, persistence and climatology in weather forecasting.  Learners complete a...\n
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\nGeneral Climate Concepts\n

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\nStudents are taught how to use the climatology section of the Digital Atlas of Idaho. They discuss the major factors influencing climate. Students gather and synthesize new information to enrich their comprehension of climate factors.\n
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\nDiurnal Temperature Changes and Water Vapor Content\n

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\nStudents determine how much moisture in the air affects the diurnal temperature range. They investigate to determine the different climatological regimes of both the Southern Plains and the world. and greenhouse gases effect the earth's...\n
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\nGeography: Snow Cover on the Continents\n

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\nStudents create maps of snow cover for each continent by conducting Internet research. After estimating the percentage of continental snow cover, they present their findings in letters, brochures or Powerpoint presentations.\n
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\nExploring Climate Change with GIS\n

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\nStudents investigate climatological changes that are occurring to the Earth. In this climate change lesson, students access an assigned web site to view maps and lessons that show how climate change makes a difference to life on Earth.\n
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\nMission Planning: Earth/Mars Comparisons\n

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\nStudents compare and contrast conditions on Mars to those on our own planet, specifically, their local or regional environments. The physical characteristics, the atmosphere, and other astronomical data is considered.\n
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\nDaisyworld: Interactive On-line PC and Mac\n

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\nStudents use a JAVA interface to explore the Daisy World model to illustrate a mechanism through which - according to the Gaian hypothesis - biota might optimize their abiotic environment by means of negative feedback.\n
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\nComparison of Snow Cover on Different Continents\n

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\nStudents use the Live Access Server (LAS) to form maps and a numerical text file of snow cover for each continent on a particular date and analyze the data for each map, corresponding text file to determine an estimate of snow cover for...\n
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\nTrends of Snow Cover and Temperature in Alaska\n

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\nStudents gather historical snow cover and temperature data from the MY NASA DATA Web site. They compare this data to data gathered using ground measurements from the ALISON Web site for Shageluk Lake. They graph both sets of data and...\n
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\nSnow Cover by Latitude\n

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\nStudents create graphs showing the amount of snow coverage at various points of latitude and compare graphs.\n
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\nGlobal Snow Cover Changes\n

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\nSnow is actually translucent, reflecting light off its surface which creates its white appearance. Pairs or individuals access the given website and answer questions about snow cover. They analyze graphs and charts, examine data, and...\n
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\n1492: Using Data to Explain a Journey\n

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\nStudents examine how Christopher Columbus made his way across the Atlantic.  In this data lesson students use an Internet program to navigate like Columbus. \n
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\nSurveying and Assessing the Environmental Compatibility of a Building Construction Site\n

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\nStudents examine an area of land and assess its suitability for construction purposes. This project requires a vast amount of hands-on experimentation, data analysis, community involvement, and job shadowing/career awareness.\n
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\nThe Grand Canyon\n

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\nStudents act as scientists investigating the damming and experimental flooding of the Colorado River by the Glen Canyon dam that took place in 1996. They write a proposal as to whether or not more experimental flooding should be done on...\n
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\nStatistics - Central Tendency\n

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\nIn this statistics worksheet, students solve and complete 13 different problems that include creating various box-and-whisker plots. First, they write a definition for mean, median, mode and range. Then students explain how to determine...\n
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\nCentral Tendency\n

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\nIn this central tendency worksheet, students solve and complete 10 different problems that include measures of central tendency. First, they write down the names and heights of students in their class. Then, students explain how they can...\n
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