Physical Science, Review of Modules 1-5, 7

This week, there will be no experiments on Monday.  The only experiment for Module 7 is the Weather Experiment that lasts 4 weeks.  We are going to re-watch a few videos for Modules 1-5 and 7, discuss the Modules so far concerning atoms, molecules, properties of water, atmosphere, hydrosphere, Coriolis effect, weather fronts, and things that relate to the weather.  There is more in these modules than just what is mentioned here; we are just reviewing what might have to do w/ water, hydrosphere, troposphere, weather, etc.
They will be reviewing a Modules each day, and then writing a paper about the weather.
Here is their assignment.  (Some have not written many reports, hence the detailed instructions)
Feel free to copy and print it out.  =)

Review Modules 1-5, 7

Days 1-6:
-Review 1 Module each day.

1.  Read blog post for corresponding Module.
2.  Read Module.
Answer the On Your Own questions in your mind, check to see if right.
3.  Answer Study Guide questions in your mind, check to see if right.
-Check and record your cloud cover each day, morning and evening.
-Donna Young's printable Weather Chart (scroll down) 
-Check Wutherground for highs, lows, and precipitation.


Day 7 (Tuesday of week 2)
After you have reviewed all Modules 1-5 and 7, write a paper describing how weather occurs, and how clouds form. 
Explain FIRST the basics about atoms, molecules, and water; the chemical composition of water and how water behaves.
Draw any pictures you think will help your explanation.  Use drawings from what I’ve printed out, from your science book, or any other source.  Label drawings, and attach to report
Refer back to Modules 1-5 as needed.  Remember your report is about how weather occurs.  Not simply an explanation of terms from the chapters. Tell how it occurs USING the vocabulary you've learned.
--When discussing water, use what you have learned about atoms and molecules from Module 1.
--Use what you have learned about air and the atmosphere from  Module 2.  Mention absolute humidity and relative humidity.
--From Module 3, name the layers of the atmosphere when talking about clouds and weather, etc.  Discuss the fact that how temperature affects how molecules behave would affect cloud formation.  When and where they would form.  Use terms like: heterosphere (consists of the thermosphere and exosphere), homosphere (consists of the troposphere, stratosphere, and mesosphere),
--From Module 4, use what you learned to discuss the properties of water.  The chemical composition of water (atoms, molecules, hydrogen, oxygen), water’s cohesion, water’s polarity.  How can all this help water make clouds? 
--Remember evaporation!  Module 5 is about the hydrosphere.  Explain how we get fresh drinking water even though water evaporates from the ocean.  Clouds!  Remember the molecules/atoms, and water’s cohesion.  Read exp. 5.3 to explain how clouds form.
--Module 7 brings it all together.  Re-reading modules 1-5 will really help you understand Module 7.  Use terms from Module 7 as well, such as air masses, and explain how they create the different kinds of fronts (name them).  Name the different kinds of clouds and tell how they form. 
What is the Coriolis effect?  How can this affect the weather that is coming in?  (fronts, etc)  Talk about the different kinds of air masses and where they occur.  This all occurs in the troposphere, by the way.
How does land and water heating up slower or faster make a breeze?
Again, draw and label any pictures you think can help your explanations.
Have a good conclusion paragraph!
Bring your papers next Monday for a grade.  =)

Play  Quizlet.  Just scroll down and click on Physical, then scroll to find the Module you want.

As always, if any readers see anything I've worded wrong, or anything that could be added or clarified, feel free to comment, even if anonymously.  If you just want to let me know something, but don't want your comment published, that's fine, too.  I'm just learning this along with the kids, and any help is welcome!
Thanks, my friends!