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Winds and Weather

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Winds and Weather

Science Standards:
A4
B1
B2
C3
Cultural Standards:
B2
D1

Author (s):

Elder Jonas Ramoth, Selawik; Sidney Stephens, Fairbanks

Grade Level:

5, 6, 7, 8

Context:

Winter-Long Investigation

Region:

Iñupiaq

Science Standards:

A4 - Understand observable natural events such as tides, weather, seasons and moon phases in terms of the structure and motion of the earth.
B1 - Use the processes of science; these processes include observing, classifying, measuring, interpreting data, inferring, communicating, controlling variables, developing models and theories, hypothesizing, predicting and experimenting
B2 - Design and conduct scientific investigations using appropriate instruments.
C3 - Understand that society, culture, history and the environment affect the development of scientific knowledge.

Skills and Knowledge:

Understand that differential heating of air masses produces both local breezes and global winds
Understand that global patterns of atmospheric movement influence local weather.
Make qualitative and quantitative observations, interpret data and use this information to explain everyday phenomena and make predictions.
Design and conduct an investigation of local weather using appropriate tools and techniques.
Describe how local history, culture and environment have affected the development of scientific knowledge.

Cultural Standards: B2 - Make effective use of the knowledge, skills and ways of knowing from their own cultural traditions to learn about the larger world in which they live

D1 - Acquire in-depth cultural knowledge through active participation and meaningful interaction with Elders

Skills and Knowledge:

Develop respect for elders and others who have learned to read the weather.
Recognize that weather cannot be controlled and must be respected.
Develop the habit of frequently observing the weather and noting specific signs, changes and patterns that are important for their area.
Use local weather knowledge and skills to make decisions about how to prepare for weather conditions.

To see the full unit:
http://www.ankn.uaf.edu/curriculum/units/winds/

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