Quarter 3 Unit 3 Earth Science: Meteorology
Tic Tac Know Homework GT
Name:____________________________________
Directions: You will need to complete one assignment for each class period. You will need to select at least one from each row. You
will receive a stamp each day during class for completing each assignment.
Write 2 paragraphs
about severe weather
(t-storms, tornadoes,
and hurricanes).
Underline the
vocabulary that you
use from the list (must
use at least 10 words).
List and define and
illustrate 12 vocabulary
terms from the unit.
Draw and label the parts
of a hurricane. Describe
the function / conditions
in each part. Include color
where appropriate.
Create a weather
station symbol for the
conditions in
Columbia today. Print
out or clip out the data
source.
Make a list describing
tips for tornado safety.
Include at least 7 tips and
a source.
Print/cut out a weather
map. Choose a city or
state and write out a
forecast for that location
based on the map.
Compare and contrast
Satellite Radar images
and Infrared images as
used in weather
forecasting. Include at
least 3 things in each
section.
Write a LINE poem
about the topic of
Forecast
(remember: a sentence
for each letter please!)
Create 15 True/False
statements and create an
answer key.
Read Discover Magazine
www.discovermagazine.c
om
Search climate or
meteorology. Write the title of
the article and 5 things that you
learned.
Write a RAP/POEM
about this unit.
Underline 10 vocabulary
words.
Listen to an episode of
Science Friday :
http://www.sciencefriday.
com/topics
3-2-1: Tell me 3 things
you learned, 2 questions
you still have, and 1 thing
cool about the episode.
Needs to relate to this
unit!
Complete a <1 page essay on
which storm is more severe:
tornadoes or hurricanes. Be
sure to use data and facts
from multiple sources to
make your point. Include a
bibliography with sources
cited in APA format. Please
paraphrase your research!
(This assignment counts as
20 points – 2 squares!)
In INTERVIEW format,
explain why tornados are
most often found in the
central United States.
Research a forecast
meteorologist. Profile their
educational and professional
backgrounds in 2-3
paragraphs. Include your
sources, cited in APA format.
Create 10 flashcards
(including pictures and
definitions) of vocabulary
from this unit.
Quarter 3 Unit 3 Earth Science: Meteorology
Vocabulary List:
Earth
Moon
Sun
Apollo Missions
Refraction
Electromagnetic spectrum
Visible light
Wavelength
Frequency
Telescopes- refracting and reflecting
Albedo
Highland
Mare
Impact crater
Ejecta
Ray
Rille
Regolith
Ecliptic
Summer solstice
Winter solstice
Autumnal equinox
Vernal equinox
Synchronous rotation
Solar eclipse
Perigree
Apogee
Lunar eclipse