This course continues the exploration of the Earth with the focus on weather. Course will consist of lecture, labs, and projects.
There will be quizzes bi-weekly, which are open note. Several tests will be held throughout the semester and are open mind/closed notebook. The Final Exam is open notebook. There is a Pre-Test and Post-Test .
Formal homework assignments are rare. If a student is not using their time in class wisely, then they would have to make up the work at home, or after school.
Students should have a dedicated notebook for this class.
Course Outline:
Unit One. What is Meteorology?
- The Atmosphere: Structure and Temperature.
- Moisture, Clouds, and Precipitation
- Air Pressure and Winds
- Weather Patterns and Severe Storms
- Climate
Unit Two: Predicting the Weather
- Historical Perspective
- Modern Technology and Weather Prediction
- Understanding and Living with a Changing Environment