SC-06-4.6.2Students will describe: the effect of the Suns’ energy on the Earth system; the relationship between the Sun’s energy and seasons. The Sun is the major source of energy for Earth. The water cycle, winds, ocean currents and growth of plants are affected by the Sun’s energy. Seasons result from variations in the amount of the Sun’s energy hitting Earth’s surface.  DOK 3 

Monday, 2/18/08No School, Presidents’ Day 

Tuesday, 2/19/08

Objectives: Describe the effect of the Suns’ energy on the Earth system, specifically the water cycle, winds, ocean currents and climate.

Bell Ringer: Which layer of the atmosphere has most of the weather?

Activity: Global Wind Patterns Activity. What are the major wind patterns on Earth?

HOMEWORK: STUDY FOR TEST ON THURSDAY!!!!!

Exit Slip: What is the ozone layer and what is its purpose? 

Enrichment: SSR and reading log. Complete comprehension questions for “The Atmosphere.” 

Wednesday, 2/20/08

Objectives: Describe the effect of the Suns’ energy on the Earth system, specifically the water cycle, winds, ocean currents and climate.

Bell Ringer: Etch-a-Sketch: convection currents in the atmosphere.

Activity: Go over review sheet for test.

Exit Slip: Create a picture that represents the relationship between climate and weather. 

Enrichment: SSR and reading log. Read and discuss “Lichens.”

Thursday, 2/21/08

Objectives: Describe the effect of the Suns’ energy on the Earth system, specifically the water cycle, winds, ocean currents and climate.

Bell Ringer: Draw a diagram of our atmosphere and label it.

Activity: Test on Climate, Currents, Atmosphere and Winds.

Exit Slip: Give the purpose of each layer of the atmosphere. 

Enrichment: SSR and reading log. Complete comprehension questions for “Lichens.”  

Friday, 2/22/08

Objectives: Describe the effect of the Suns’ energy on the Earth system, specifically the water cycle, winds, ocean currents and climate.

Bell Ringer: What role do winds play in weather?

Activity: Notes on Chapter 2. What is the role of the water cycle in weather?

Exit Slip: Etch-a-Sketch the water cycle. 

Enrichment: SSR and reading log. Read, discuss and complete the comprehension questions for “Glaciers.” We will go to the library today.