4/9/19: IEGTL? - Why are Climate Change Effects "Cloudy"
1. Chalk Talk - Discuss the "recipe" for a cloud
-List the ingredients
-Write step by step "cooking" directions
2. Cloud Demonstration
- Draw a model of how the cloud was formed
- What are aerosols?
- How do aerosols affect cloud formation?
- How do humans affect aerosols in the world?
3. Data Collection - Dew Point
- Choose a city near water and far from water
- Search for the "current Dew Point" in those cities
- Discuss - What is Dew Point? What does a high dew point mean? Low?
4. Science News
a. Read Articles
b. Write a Summary
c. Discussion Questions
- Compare and contrast the two articles.
- From Article 1, what effect does rising ocean temperatures have on clouds?
- From Article 2, what effect does urbanization have on clouds?
- What effects would increasing temperatures and aerosols have on the climate of a beach or lake city?
- What effects would increasing temperatures and aerosols have on a desert city?
- How do both articles and this year's wildflower bloom forecast high fire danger for this summer?
5. Complete the PLATO Tutorial "Mechanics of Climate Change"