Glossary of Key Terms here
Part 1: What is Weather?
Weather is "the state of the atmosphere with respect to heat or cold, wetness or dryness, calm or storm, clearness or cloudiness" (Source: Merriam Webster)
Lesson PPT here
Tasks
1) What is the weather in these place? (worksheet)
2) Click here for the global weather challenge
Questions
What patterns do you observe for weather in different parts of the world? Can you explain why? Write at least half a page in your exercise books.
Part 2: Measuring Weather
Lesson Powerpoint here
Instruments that measure weather worksheet here
- By using the glossary at the top, match the pictures with the descriptions and names of the instruments
Classwork here
Part 3: Clouds and Rainfall
Lesson Powerpoint here
Cloud worksheet here
Cloud
Task: Cloud Information Poster
The 6 types of clouds are: Altocumulus, Cirrus, Stratocumulus, Cumulonimbus, Stratus, Cumulus,
Draw the 6 types of clouds on a piece of A3 paper. Describe their appearance explain how they are formed.
You can starting looking for information here
Rainfall
Types of rainfall information sheet here
Further information can be found here and here
-With the information in the sheet and your own research, describe the three types of rainfall and explain how they are formed. Use diagrams to help with your explanations. This will be a mini-assessment task where I will be looking at your depth of explanation and clarity in communicating your ideas.
Water cycle song here
Part 4: Air Pressure
Lesson Powerpoint here
Air Pressure worksheet here
Isobar information sheet here
Challenge Task: Weather Crossword
Part 5: Climate Graphs
Introduction to climate graphs video here
Climate Graph Information Sheet 1 here (go through with group)
Climate Graph Information Sheet 2 here (complete questions)
Monsoons and Climate Graphs Worksheet here
Part 6: Assessment
This link provides good information for revision.
TYPHOONS
Part 1: What are typhoons?
Lesson Powerpoint found here
"Hurricanes, Cyclones, Typhoon" worksheet here
Part 2: Measuring Typhoons
Lesson Powerpoint found here
Worksheet found here
Is there any correlation between various factors in the formation of a typhoon?
Worksheet can be found here
Part 3: Hong Kong Typhoons
Lesson Powerpoint found here
HK typhoon leaflet here
The Eye of a Storm
http://multimedia.scmp.com/typhoons/
Part 1: What is Weather?
Weather is "the state of the atmosphere with respect to heat or cold, wetness or dryness, calm or storm, clearness or cloudiness" (Source: Merriam Webster)
Lesson PPT here
Tasks
1) What is the weather in these place? (worksheet)
2) Click here for the global weather challenge
Questions
What patterns do you observe for weather in different parts of the world? Can you explain why? Write at least half a page in your exercise books.
Part 2: Measuring Weather
Lesson Powerpoint here
Instruments that measure weather worksheet here
- By using the glossary at the top, match the pictures with the descriptions and names of the instruments
Classwork here
Part 3: Clouds and Rainfall
Lesson Powerpoint here
Cloud worksheet here
Cloud
Task: Cloud Information Poster
The 6 types of clouds are: Altocumulus, Cirrus, Stratocumulus, Cumulonimbus, Stratus, Cumulus,
Draw the 6 types of clouds on a piece of A3 paper. Describe their appearance explain how they are formed.
You can starting looking for information here
Rainfall
Types of rainfall information sheet here
Further information can be found here and here
-With the information in the sheet and your own research, describe the three types of rainfall and explain how they are formed. Use diagrams to help with your explanations. This will be a mini-assessment task where I will be looking at your depth of explanation and clarity in communicating your ideas.
Water cycle song here
Part 4: Air Pressure
Lesson Powerpoint here
Air Pressure worksheet here
Isobar information sheet here
Challenge Task: Weather Crossword
Part 5: Climate Graphs
Introduction to climate graphs video here
Climate Graph Information Sheet 1 here (go through with group)
Climate Graph Information Sheet 2 here (complete questions)
Monsoons and Climate Graphs Worksheet here
Part 6: Assessment
This link provides good information for revision.
TYPHOONS
Part 1: What are typhoons?
Lesson Powerpoint found here
"Hurricanes, Cyclones, Typhoon" worksheet here
Part 2: Measuring Typhoons
Lesson Powerpoint found here
Worksheet found here
Is there any correlation between various factors in the formation of a typhoon?
Worksheet can be found here
Part 3: Hong Kong Typhoons
Lesson Powerpoint found here
HK typhoon leaflet here
The Eye of a Storm
http://multimedia.scmp.com/typhoons/