9.1 Learning
(4) outcome
Statement
Content
Observe and be aware of the measurement of the characteristics of the atmosphere – ocean systems
Atmosphere gases and ocean waters are linked systems with physical and chemical characteristics, which can be
observed, recorded and analysed
Setting
Methods
Resources
Links
Composition and
structure of the
atmosphere and
oceans and
observe and be
aware of the
measurements of
oceanatmosphere:
pressure,
temperature,
wind, humidity
Global patterns
Local weather station
Gathering local weather
information
Measure wind speed,
direction, temperature,
pressure, humidity
Instruments
Worksheets
Atlas
OS maps
Anemometre, Max/ Min Thermometre, Hygrometre,
Compass
Approx Cost €70
http://www.bom.gov.au/lam/Students_Teachers/learnact.
htm
http://meteireann.ie/
http://www.mayadog.com/vws/WeatherFlash.htm
http://meteireann.ie/
http://www.bom.gov.au/lam/Students_Teachers/Worksh
eet6.shtml
http://www.bom.gov.au/lam/Students_Teachers/Worksh
eet23.shtml
http://www.bom.gov.au/lam/Students_Teachers/pressure
.shtml
http://www.bom.gov.au/lam/Students_Teachers/Worksh
eet16.shtml
5.4
climatic
limits to
settlement
& effect on
site choice
Learning
outcome
Show an understanding of the uneven distribution of solar energy and the circulation patterns of the atmosphere and
oceans
Statement
9.2
(2) Content
Energy flows in
the
atmosphere/ocean
environment
Heat budget of
the earth and the
geog. distribution
of temperature
Learning
outcome
Statement
Content
Hydrological
Solar energy is distributed unevenly over the surface of the earth and is both transformed and redistributed through
circulation patterns in the atmosphere and oceans
Setting
Methods
Resources
Links
Global patterns
Map work
Atlas
www.dac.neu.edu/physics/b.maheswaran/phy1121/d
Aspect
ata/ch13/anim
Altitude
Global circulation patterns
Position on earth’s surface
http://geography.uoregon.edu/envchange/clim_animatio
etc…
ns/flash/mslp.html
Exchange of heat between
http://seawifs.gsfc.nasa.gov/OCEAN_PLANET/HTML/
ocean and earth
oceanography_currents_1.html
Dynamic Ocean mpeg
http://oceancurrents.rsmas.miami.edu/
http://oceancurrents.rsmas.miami.edu/
http://seawifs.gsfc.nasa.gov/OCEAN_PLANET/HTML/
oceanography_currents_1.html
Atlas and “Dynamic Ocean mpeg”
Isotherm map
Atlas
Examine the variations in the exchange of water between the oceans and the atmosphere, and the resultant climate
and weather patterns
Exchange of water between oceans and atmosphere vary greatly over the surface of the earth and give rise to
distinctive weather and climate regimes
Setting
Methods
Resources
Links
Global patterns
Drawing diagrams –
Diagram and labels
1.5 Rivers
cycle
9.3
(6)
Humidity,
evaporation,
condensation
Cloud formation
and classification
Precipitation and
its distribution
patterns
Learning
outcome
Statement
Content
and variations
matching labels to diagrams –
sponge
Worksheets
DK Earth Pg 128-129
http://ww2010.atmos.uiuc.edu/(Gh)/guides/mtr/hyd/hom
e.rxml
Sauna experience - sponge,
cold plate kettle to
demonstrate water cycle as
review
Diagrams worksheets
Local observations identifying
clouds Dividing the sky into
oktas
Kettle, plate, sponge
Rain Maker
http://ww2010.atmos.uiuc.edu/(Gh)/guides/mtr/hyd/hom
e.rxml
Isohyet maps Ireland, Europe,
World
Droplet game
http://ww2010.atmos.uiuc.edu/(Gh)/guides/mtr/cld/prcp/
home.rxml
Local area
DK Earth Atmosphere Pgs 438-477
http://www.rcn27.dial.pipex.com/cloudsrus/clouds.html
http://ww2010.atmos.uiuc.edu/(Gh)/guides/mtr/cld/home
.rxml
Trace the circulation pattern of the oceans and the atmosphere and the impact on weather and clmate
Circulation in both the atmosphere and the oceans affects weather and climate patterns on a variety of scales
Setting
Methods
Resources
Links
Forces governing
the movement of
air and water
Coriolis force
(????? Why in a
setting) Global
patterns N.
Atlantic
9.4 General
(6) circulation of
atmosphere and
ocean
Mid latitude
depressions and
anticyclones
Land and sea
breezes
Mountain and
valley winds and
thunderstorms
9.5 Learning
(6) outcome
Statement
Spinng globe and chalk and
chalk
Avi file
Globe
http://www.windpower.org/en/kids/choose/wind/index.h
tm
Map work
OHP winds and pressure
systems on acetate overlays
OHP
DK Earth Atmosphere Pgs 446-447
http://oceancurrents.rsmas.miami.edu/
Following weather maps in
news paper and on TV
Display w. maps for a series
of days relate to local readings
of temp etc
Newspapers, TV.
Met Eireann, meteo sat
DK Earth Atmosphere Pgs 462-463
BBC Weather site
http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/features/understanding/hu
rricane_isabel_2003.shtml
Powerpoint programmes
DK Earth Atmosphere Pg 475
Story – ‘A day by the sea’
Alpine
regions/Himalayas
Unit 3
weather
maps and
data
DK Earth Atmosphere Pgs 474-477
Hurricane animation
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/shared/spl/hi/world/03/hurricane
_guide/html/default.stm
http://www.disastercenter.com/hurrican/floydanm.htm
Powerpoint programmes
Describe a climatic environment on the earth
The surface of the earth can be divided into distinctive climatic environments. The characteristics of climate can
change over time and space
Content
One climate:
equatorial, midlatitude west
coast,
Mediterranean or
continental
Setting
Methods
Work from experience of
students Med./Florida
Resources
Met Eireann
CSO site
http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/world_biomes.htm
http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/rainforest.htm
http://www.uwsp.edu/geo/faculty/ritter/geog101/uwsp_l
ectures/climates_toc.html
http://www.glencoe.com/sec/science/fl/voyagesred/unit4
/chapter12/worksheets.shtml
Links
2.1Climatic
regions
Cool
temperate
W. coast
1.2
weathering
Climate change
e.g. Ice ages
global warming,
El Nino
Natural v human cause as in
Milankovitch v global
warming
Greenhouse effect in
classrooms
Globe
DK Earth Atmosphere Pgs 450-453
http://unfccc.int/essential_background/background_publi
cations_htmlpdf/climate_change_information_kit/items/
305.php
http://www.pmel.noaa.gov/tao/elnino/nino-home.html#
http://archive.greenpeace.org/
http://pubs.usgs.gov/gip/deserts/desertification/
http://www.unccd.int/publicinfo/factsheets/menu.php
http://www.enfo.ie
1.4
glaciation
1.6
Eustatic
changes
1.7 Coastal
defences &
rising sea
level
4.5impact
of burning
fossil fuels
Learning
outcome
Statement
Content
9.6 Influence of
Assess the influence of climate characteristics on economic development
Climate characteristics have an influence on economic development
Setting
Methods
Resources
Map local water supply
Links
4.2
(3) rainfall levels on
agriculture and
domestic water
supplies
Impact of drought
and
desertification
problems in supply
developing
economy
http://www.unccd.int/publicinfo/factsheets/menu.php
http://pubs.usgs.gov/gip/deserts/desertification/
1.7
“Survival in the Sahel”
An ecological and developmental challenge
Edited by Klaus M. Leisinger and Karin Schmitt and the
International Service for National Agricultural Research (ISNAR)
http://www.isnar.cgiar.org/publications/books/sahel/e
nglish/intro.htm
Impact on
tourism
Relate to holidays
Sun holidays
Surfing, sailing, skiing
Examine holiday brochures (also a good intro to this
unit)
2.2 regions