Mr. Brown

Stars and Galaxies PP

Download stars_galaxies_and_the_universe_2007.ppt

Earth/Moon Packet

• Moon and Tide Cycles link

http://home.hiwaay.net/~krcool/Astro/moon/moontides/

• Eclipse Links

http://www.mreclipse.com/Special/SEprimer.html

http://www.MrEclipse.com/Special/LEprimer.html

• Birthday Moon Link

http://tycho.usno.navy.mil/vphase.html

Birthday Moon Link

http://tycho.usno.navy.mil/vphase.html

Earth/Sun/Moon PP

Download earth_moon_and_sun.ppt

Planets PP

The Planets

Download the_planets.ppt

Solar System PP

Download the_solar_system_2007.ppt

Solar System WebQuest

Link for Solar System WebQuest

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astronomy/index.shtml

Download solar_system_webquest.doc

Wx Map Project revised

Weather Map Project Short Version

Your group will produce a word document that will explain the different types of weather maps and answers the questions that go with that map.  You will want to include graphics that show the map and its uses.

Start by going to http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/weathermaps/index.html

Follow the links provided at that site for information on your topics.

Satellite maps
MAP: United States satellite picture
BACKGROUND: Satellites give bird's-eye view of clouds

·         What does this map show?

·         Explain the color key.

·         What can meteorologists learn by the shade of the clouds on a satellite image?

Radar maps
MAP: North America Radar Image
BACKGROUND: Understanding weather radar

·         What does this map show?

·         How do you use the map key on a radar map?

Precipitation maps
MAP: Precipitation
BACKGROUND: Precipitation: hail, rain, freezing rain, sleet and snow
Precipitation definitions

·         What is precipitation?

·         What are some examples of precipitation?

·         Define the different types of precipitation on the map.

·         Explain the key.

Temperature maps
MAPS: North America Temperature Forecast
U.S. Current Temperatures
BACKGROUND: More to temperature than you might think

·         What is temperature?

·         What does this map show?

·         Explain the key.

·         What are the two most important factors in temperature?

·         Why is it usually cooler at night?

·         Why does temperature change during the seasons?

Wind-speed maps
MAP: Current Winds
BACKGROUND: Pressure differences give wind its push

·         Explain the main cause of winds.

·         What does this map show?

·         Explain the key.

·         Why are some winds stronger than others?

·         How does wind affect the weather?

·         How are winds named?

Front maps
MAP: Current Surface
BACKGROUND: This morning's storms, fronts map

·         What is a low-pressure system? What is a high-pressure system? What kind of weather does each typically bring?

·         What is a cold front? What is a warm front? What types of weather does each typically bring?

·        Explain how the map key shows each of the terms above.

Be sure to use the other helpful sites.

Weather Patterns PP

Download weather_patterns_chapter_17a.ppt

WxMap WebQuest

Weather Map WebQuest Worksheet:

Download weather_map_webquest_workshee1.doc

1.       Go to http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/weathermaps/

2.     Open up weather map WebQuest document on Mr. Brown’s blog.  You will type in answers on the document.  Use a different color font for your answers.  Copy and paste an example of each map to your paper.  Ensure that you use text wrap for best results.  Be sure to save your work on your number on the server.  You will print two copies when you are finished, one for you and one for your partner.

Satellite maps

·        What do satellite images show? Why is this information important?

·        How do we get satellite images? How do satellites travel?

·        What can meteorologists learn by the shade of the clouds on a satellite image?

Radar maps

·        What does radar show?

·        How do you use the map key on a radar map?

·        How do we get radar images?

·        What are some of the limitations of radar maps?

Precipitation maps

·        What is precipitation?

·        What are some examples of precipitation?

·        Define the different types of precipitation on the map.

·        What causes different types of precipitation?

Temperature maps

·        What is temperature? (For the clearest definition, see the “Weather terms” chart in the background article.)

·        What are the two most important factors in temperature?

·        Why is it usually cooler at night?

·        Why does temperature change during the seasons?

Wind-speed maps

·        Explain the main cause of winds.

·        Why are some winds stronger than others?

·        How does wind affect the weather?

·        How are winds named?

Front maps

·        What is a low-pressure system?

·        What is a high-pressure system?

·        What kind of weather does each typically bring?

·        What is a cold front?

·        What is a warm front?

·        What types of weather does each typically bring?

Explain how the map key shows each of the terms above