Name: ____________________________________
CHAPTER 7: THE ATMOSPHERE AND SPACE
Assignment 1: Topic: General vocabulary
Objective: n/a
Level: C
Points to Earn
Points Earned
Evaluation
Due Date
Teacher’s comments
and/or approval
Develop a set of flashcards or a definitions
list to learn the vocabulary central to this
unit. An oral or written vocabulary quiz
will follow.
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Assignment 2: Topics: Air mass, Atmospheric Circulation, Cyclone & Anticyclone
Objectives:
1) Describes the properties of an air mass (temperature, humidity, pressure)
2) Explains the formation of clouds when two different air masses meet
3) Describes the main factors responsible for atmospheric circulation (e.g. pressure variations, uneven heating of the
Earth's surface)
4) Explains the formation of cyclones (low-pressure areas) and anticyclones (high-pressure areas)
Level: C
Teacher’s comments
Points to Earn Points Earned
Evaluation
Due Date
and/or approval
A – Watch the video “Exploring Weather:
The Atmosphere in Motion” and take
notes. Guiding questions will be provided.
Prepare for an oral defense.
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B – Complete workbook questions with
the help of the textbook or other sources
pg. 117-18, 121-22, 131-34. Prepare for
an oral defense.
Lab: Relative Humidity [Practical Competency]
Points to
Earn
Points
Earned
15
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Evaluation
Due Date
Teacher’s comments
and/or approval
Quiz on: Air mass, Atmospheric Circulation,
Cyclone & Anticyclone
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Assignment 3: Topics: Greenhouse Effect, Sun Energy Flow
Objectives:
1) Describes the greenhouse effect
2) Describes the main factors that affect the quantity of solar energy that reaches the Earth's surface (e.g. reflection
and absorption of solar energy by the atmosphere or surfaces)
3) Explains some of the consequences of a higher concentration of greenhouse gases (e.g. global warming that could
result in higher sea levels, disturbances in ecosystems or the melting of glaciers)
Level: B
Teacher’s comments
Points to Earn Points Earned
Evaluation
Due Date
and/or approval
A – Find a recent news article (within the
last year) that discussed climate change in
relation to the greenhouse effect. Review
the article for the accuracy of its scientific
content. Write an opinion letter to the
editor using scientific arguments to
support your opinion.
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B – Design a model to show how the
greenhouse effect works. Draw a diagram
showing how your model accounts for
each part of the greenhouse effect.
Explain how your model could lead to
some of the consequences of global
warming.
Assignment 4: Topic: The Earth-Moon System
Objective: Describes the tides in terms of the gravitational effect of the Earth-Moon system
Level: C
Points to Earn
Points Earned
15
Evaluation
Due Date
Teacher’s comments
and/or approval
A – Read and complete the worksheet
(Lesson 20) called “What causes tides?”
B – Complete the worksheet
corresponding to the Explore Learning
gizmo entitled “Tides”. Complete the
online quiz once the worksheet is done.
C - Complete the worksheet
corresponding to the Explore Learning
gizmo entitled “Ocean Tides”. Complete
the online quiz when the worksheet is
finished.
Your class code for Explore Learning is: ____________________________
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Assignment 5: Topics: Renewable and Non-Renewable Resources
Objectives:
1) Describes technologies used to produce electricity using the energy resources in the atmosphere
2) Describes the main impact of the use of energy resources in the atmosphere
Level: C
Teacher’s comments
Points to Earn Points Earned
Evaluation
Due Date
and/or approval
Create a summary sheet to define all of
the energy resources in the atmosphere
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and space, and describe the advantages,
disadvantages and impacts of each
source.
Points to
Earn
Points
Earned
30
Evaluation
Due Date
Teacher’s comments
and/or approval
Quiz on: Greenhouse effect, the Earth-Moon
system and Energy Resources in the atmosphere
and space.
Unit in Summary
Available
Total Points
(120 points = min. pass)
Total C Points
Total B Points
Total “Test” Points
Earned
200
105
50
45
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