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MYP UNIT OVERVIEW
UNIT TITLE: Weather
UNIT DURATION: 15 days 
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Additional inquiry questions will likely be added as the unit progresses.

STUDENT UNDERSTANDINGS

7.E.1.1 

  • why air pressure, temperature, and composition change in the different layers of the atmosphere. 

  • the main gases in the atmosphere.  

7.E.1.2

  • that water is transported through a process called the water cycle.  

  • each part of the water cycle and how different types of clouds and weather are formed due to the water cycle.  

7.E.1.3

  • how air masses form differently based on their location, temperature, and moisture. 

7.E.1.4

  • meteorologists use weather data to predict future weather patterns.

  • trends in weather patterns over a period of time can be determined by analyzing weather data and maps.  

7.E.1.5

  • convection currents, the jet stream, and global winds influence weather and climate conditions.   

7.E.1.6

  • the good health of humans requires stewardship by monitoring the atmosphere and maintaining air quality.

  • actions of humans can affect climate. 

CONTENT STANDARDS

7.E.1 Understand how the cycling of matter (water and gases) in and out of the atmosphere relates to Earth’s atmosphere, weather and climate and the effects of the atmosphere on humans.

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  • 7.E.1.1 Compare the composition, properties, and structure of Earth’s atmosphere to include: mixtures of gases and differences in temperature and pressure within layers.

  • 7.E.1.2 Explain how the cycling of water in and out of the atmosphere and atmospheric conditions relate to the weather patterns on Earth.

  • 7.E.1.3 Explain the relationship between the movement of air masses, high and low-pressure systems, and frontal boundaries of storms (including thunderstorms, hurricanes, and tornadoes) and other weather conditions that may result.

  • 7.E.1.4 Predict weather conditions and patterns based on information obtained from: weather data collected from direct observations and measurement (wind speed and direction, air temperature, humidity, and air pressure); weather maps, satellites, and radar; cloud shapes and types and associated elevation.

  • 7.E.1.5 Explain the influence of convection, global winds and the jet stream on weather and climatic conditions.

  • 7.E.1.6 Conclude that the good health of humans requires: monitoring of the atmosphere, maintaining air quality and stewardship.

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