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Florida Standards Connections: MAFS.K12.MP.5: Use appropriate tools strategically; MAFS.K12.MP.6: Attend to precision; and, MAFS.K12.MP.7: Look for and make use of structure.
This lesson uses pictures and animations to assist students in learning about the characteristics of the jet stream and how it effects local weather. Using this knowledge, small groups of students will create a weather report for an assigned city using a map that has a jet stream indicated on it. Each group will be assigned a different city, but the jet stream will be in the same location. A rubric is provided to guide the students. Student groups will present their "Weather Report" to the class.
Students should
Materials: small white boards for each pair of students, colored dry erase markers, white board erasers
Technology: Computer, LCD projector
Materials for each pair of students: A copy of the Jet Stream Illustration, a small white board, at least two different colored dry erase markers, and a white board eraser.
Technology: Either a document camera or LCD and computer.
Materials: Copies of Jet Stream Weather Report Rubric and U.S. Jet Stream Map for each group, chart paper, marker
Technology: LCD and computer or Document camera to display the U.S. Jet Stream Map for weather report presentations.
NOTE: The time allotted for this activity may vary depending on how much time will be spent in class versus at home.
Differentiation:
Instruct students to research the usual flight paths of airlines and answer the question, "How do winds affect the flight paths of air travel?" The responses should include maps indicating flight paths and an explanation of the type and location of the winds included. Responses should also indicate if there is likely to be turbulence and if the travel time is shortened or lengthened based on the winds.
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