The Jet Stream and Weather

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.

Resource ID#: 120526 Type: Lesson Plan

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General Information

Subject(s): Science

Grade Level(s): 6, 7, 8

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computer for Presenter, Internet Connection, LCD Projector, Speakers/Headphones, Adobe Acrobat Reader

Instructional Time: 5 Hour(s)

Resource supports reading in content area:Yes

Keywords: jet stream, Weather

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan, Project, Video/Audio/Animation, Image/Photograph, Student Center Activity

Resource Collection: FCR-STEMLearn Earth Systems

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