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\nWeather and Atmosphere\n

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\nWeather engineers have come a long way in designing technology that provides advanced warnings of severe weather. Six lessons and six activities make up a collection of resources that teach middle schoolers about weather and weather...\n
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\nStudy Jams! Air Masses & Fronts\n

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\nFour types of air masses interact in the atmosphere above the US. The collision of these air masses forms a front, which, in turn, creates our weather. Concepts are explained by Sam and RJ, thus preventing a snowball fight. Your class...\n
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\n\"Calculating\n\n
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\nCalculating Relative Air Mass\n

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\nCombine math and science with fun in the sun! Scientists build a solar gnomon using reusable materials to calculate relative air mass. Mathematicians measure the pole's shadow and use the data to solve for relative air mass....\n
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\nAir Under Pressure\n

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\nIntroduce your class to air masses and how they affect the weather with a lesson that focuses on the differences between high and low air pressure systems. The class explores actual weather data using archived weather data.\n
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\nWeather \n

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\nHere is a comprehensive and colorful collection of slides to introduce 4th - 8th graders to all things weather-related. The factors that contribute to weather are defined, types of clouds and the related conditions are explained, air...\n
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\nAir Masses\n

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\nStudents are given maps depicting two or more air masses and they then categorize bodies of air by temperature and moisture characteristics. They recognize large regions of similar type air. Students are given a map of air temperatures...\n
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\nAir Masses & Fronts\n

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\nStudents identify two distinct air masses and the frontal boundary and determine whether the front is moving in time and in what direction the front is moving.\n
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\nAir Masses & Fronts\n

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\nStudents use a set of maps depicting a front passing through the state to identify two distinct air masses and the frontal boundary. They then deterine whether the front is moving in time and in what direction the front is moving.\n
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\nFronts and Air Masses Worksheet\n

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\nIn this science worksheet, students answer the questions related to the identification of air masses and how to define them.\n
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\nUnited States Air Masses\n

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\nIn this science worksheet, middle schoolers participate in an activity using the sheet that increases the knowledge of weather and is based on achieving the academic standard of identifying air masses.\n
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\nWeather Forecasting\n

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\nStudents examine cold, warm, and stationary fronts. They also examine the roles of relative humidity and the way air masses move. They are to create forecasts based on the information they collect. Tapes are shared with the class.\n
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\nWeather Map\n

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\nNinth graders utilize several different types of maps to forecast weather conditions specific areas of the country. Air masses, wind, cloud types, fronts, and the pH of the rain is explored in this instructional activity.\n
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\nAir Masses\n

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\nStudents examine the physical characteristics of several types of air masses to discover how air masses can be identified and defined by their temperature and moisture content.\n
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\nStormy Skies\n

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\nYoung meteorologists examine the four main types of weather fronts and how they appear on a weather map. Participants learn about the difference between the types of weather fronts along with their distinguishing features. A...\n
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\nWhy Do We Have Weather?\n

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\nConvection is offered as the reason behind our weather phenomena. This presentation assumes that viewers are familiar with the methods of heat transfer, and is therefore more geared toward middle-school meteorologists. The focus is on...\n
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\nHurricane Research\n

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\nStudents examine the factors that influence hurricanes to develop.  In this hurricane lesson students research atmospheric trends that affect hurricanes and create a summary.\n
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\nWeather\n

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\nFor this weather worksheet, students write the letter of the definition that best matches the term or phrase. Students answer several short answer questions as it relates to the components of weather, severe weather, and air masses....\n
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\nMovement of Air II\n

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\nIn this movement of air worksheet, students determine the deflection of air masses that result from Earth's eastward rotation. Then they describe what winds provide for different trades. Students also identify and describe the imaginary...\n
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\nWeather Patterns\n

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\nIn this weather worksheet, students identify with the symbols found on a weather map that show the locations of fronts, high- and low-pressure areas, and various types of precipitation across the United States. Then they use the map...\n
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\nWeather\n

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\nIn this weather worksheet, students will match 4 weather terms to their correct definition. Vocabulary words include wind, weather, air mass, and front. Then students will complete 3 short answer questions based on high and low air...\n
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\nHow Are Weather Forecasts Made?\n

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\nIn this weather worksheet, students complete a graphic organizer by writing in the different types of air masses and what types of weather are created by these different air masses.\n
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\nAtmospheric Pressure\n

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\nPush the envelope with this lesson on atmospheric pressure! Your physics or geology juniors will be amazed at your super-human ability as you demonstrate the breaking of a stick using a newspaper! They also work with peers to construct a...\n
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\nWeather or Not\n

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\nHypothetical meteorologists' quotes help young earth scientists become acclimated to weather vocabulary. The terms are all related to air masses and forms of precipitation. This is a fun way to discover if your learners are truly...\n
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\nDemonstrating That Air Has Mass\n

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\nFourth graders demonstrate that air has mass. In this performance task, 4th graders design an experiment to demonstrate that air has mass. They will illustrate their demonstration and explain their findings.\n
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