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More Class Lessons for WebQuests 2000
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Cryosphere
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Summary:
Pole-to-Pole, using GLOBE to do hands-on science. Recognize, measure and understand snow and ice in urban, rural, high latitude, temperate and tropical areas.
Clearly understand the long-effort to photograph, classify and understand solid precipitation.
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Grade Level: 4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12
Curricular Area:
Science (+Math, Language Arts, Physical Education)
Class Time Required:
1 to 5 days (Estimated)
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| Standards: |
| The standards that address the challenge of the cryosphere are
1) GLOBE hydrology solid precipitation protocols and learning activities, and
2) Geography: Physical Systems 1, Earth-Atmosphere System, Water.
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| Outcomes and Assessment: |
| Investigation, inquiry,
Objective rubric for evaluation
International criteria, Science, Geography and History standards
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| Materials Needed: |
Global maps and sphere, scissors and glue, Internet access, computer projector, enlarged photocopy of snow crystal
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