Name:____________________________ Period:_________________
Water Cycle/Clouds/Relative Humidity/Severe Weather/ Forecasting Tiered
Assignment
Complete enough options to add up to 3 points!
For all the below assignments, use Packet 13, Severe Weather Prezi, Forecasting 1
and 2 packets, Double Vortex Lab, and the textbook
1. What is the water cycle? Describe, in detail, the processes and how water travels
in the water cycle. Be sure to explain the 6 steps that we studied in class. Your
answer should be no less than ½ a page, double spaced, 12 point font. Worth 1
point.
2. Explain the difference between the different types of clouds. Be sure to include
the 3 main types as well as the prefixes and suffixes we studied. Your answer
should be no less than ½ a page, double spaced, 12 point font. Worth 1 point.
3. Explain the main types of Severe Weather, using all vocabulary learned, as well
as how meteorologists forecast upcoming weather. You must use all information
from the Forecasting 1 and 2 packets: be sure to explain the three main types of
weather maps, the types of air masses (where they come from and their effects on
weather), and the four major weather fronts and their mechanics. Worth 1 point.
4. Complete the following section review questions on pages 446-447 in your
textbook: #’s 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17. Worth 1 point.
In addition, if you complete #’s 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 27, and 28 (27 and 28
refer to the U.S. Map) this will be worth 2 points.
5. Write a letter to a friend explaining what you learned about either A or B:
A) water cycle / clouds / relative humidity or B) severe weather / forecasting.
You must include at least 6-8 facts about the topic(s). This should be a full page
typed and double spaced with a 12 point font. Worth 2 points.
Name:____________________________ Period:_________________
6. Write a poem about either A or B:
A) water cycle / clouds / relative humidity or B) severe weather / forecasting.
You must include at least 6-8 facts about the topic(s). The poem should be at
least 10 lines. Worth 2 points.
7. Draw a picture of the water cycle process. You can use one of the
pictures/diagrams we looked at in class or in your text book (page 422). This
should be drawn in color and place on construction paper or a small poster. Be
sure to include captions about each process (6) in the water cycle. Worth 2
points.
8. Draw a picture of the types of clouds. You can use one of the picture/diagrams
we looked at in class or in your textbook (page 427). This should be drawn in
color and place on construction paper or a small poster. Be sure to include
captions about the main types of clouds (3) as well as the prefixes/suffixes for the
main types (5). Therefore, you need 8 captions. Worth 2 points.
9. Create a story book/comic to teach an elementary student (aim for 2nd,3rd, or 4th
grade) about water cycle, clouds, relative humidity, severe weather, and
forecasting. You must include at least 5 facts about each topic(s). You should 8
or more pages/scenes/frames. You can use an online tool. Here are some
suggestions:
a. http://www.toondoo.com/ (*My favorite)
b. http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/comic/index.ht
ml
c. www.Kerpoof.com
d. http://www.makebeliefscomix.com/
Or you can create a story book using construction paper, markers, etc.
Worth 3 points.
Name:____________________________ Period:_________________
10. Create an online poster, using Glogster or Notaland.com, of
a) the water cycle and include information about clouds. You must include the 6
steps in the water cycle and at least 4 facts about clouds.
Worth 2 points.
http://www.glogster.com/
http://notaland.com/
11. Group option #1:
Stage and film a weather forecast using the smartboard. You will be a weather
team who will give a weather broadcast including facts from water cycle ALL
THE WAY through forecasting.
Must have a script and vocabulary. Filming is done independently.
Max in group: 4 (every student must have written script and vocabulary)
12. Group option #2:
Stage and film an outdoor, live weather forecast as a weather team.
Above requirements for Group option #1 are the same for this option.
DUE DATE: ___________________
Name:____________________________ Period:_________________
Goal Timeline
Goal
Choice(s) Picked
1st choice complete
2nd choice complete (if
applicable)
3rd choice complete (if
applicable)
Reviewed Rubric to
check for length,
accuracy, and effort.
Tiered Assignment
Completed
Projected
Completion date
Completed?
Completion
date