Coastal Winds and Clouds
Observe daily weather conditions in a coastal region. Measure temperatures and wind speeds at any location and use this data to map convection currents that form during the day and night. Explain the origin of land breezes and sea breezes.
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Observe daily weather conditions in a coastal region. Measure temperatures and wind speeds at any location and use this data to map convection currents that form during the day and night. Explain the origin of land breezes and sea breezes.
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Google Doc of Student Exploration Sheet
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3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade Science
Convection Current: Afternoon - Elementary Activity
The modified student activity investigates temperature at 3:00 pm. Students observe the drifting balloon ... (more)over time.
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5th Grade Science
Convention Current: Morning - Elementary Activity
The modified student activity investigates temperature at 6:00 am. Elementary students observe the drifti... (more)ng balloon over time.
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5th Grade Science
Extension Activity- When do Sea and Land Breezes Occur?
Students will determine when land and sea breezes will occur in different coastal areas in the US.
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Earth/Space Science
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Next time I will have the students collect the data and then we will discuss and look at the data as a class to answer the questions.
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