Case Study

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Case Study

• Kevin Christopher
• Christina Cunningham
• Teaire Dean
• Ameila Galbreath

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Big Idea

• The students will learn what the Earths features
  are and how they change.

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Objectives

• The students will distinguish between weather
  and climate.
• The students will explain the main factors that
  determine climate.
• The students will analyze graphs to determine
  climate.

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TN Standards

• GLE 0407.8.2 Differentiate between weather and
  climate.
• GLE 0406.1.5 Use mathematical ideas and processes
  in different settings to formulate patterns,
  analyze graphs, set up and solve problems and
  interpret solutions.
• GLE 0407.Inq.3 Organize data into appropriate
  graphs, drawings, or diagrams.

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Materials

• Handouts
• Poster
• Markers
• Maps
• reference material
• science journals
• PowerPoint
• Books
• pencils

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Introduction

• (Engage) The students will have a silent
  discussion on the question What is the difference
  between climate and weather. A silent discussion
  is when the students write their answer on a
  sheet of paper and pass it back and forth with a
  partner without talking. (5 minutes)

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Activity

• Five Groups
• Locate and circle the cities of Chicago, Miami,
  Phoenix, Memphis, and Seattle on a map.
• Predict where each city, except Memphis, belongs
  using the table located on the bottom of the
  handout
• Research one of the cities to find out the yearly
  temperature and precipitation

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Closure

• Guided Discussion
• Which cities are located near oceans?
• Which cities are farthest south?
• How does this compare to the other cities?

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Assessment

• Formative Assessment
• Summative Assessment

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Modifications

• Students who did not master interpreting will be
  given tables with more direct information
• Students that have mastered the objective will
  label a diagram showing how a mountain affects
  precipitation, climate, and the movement of air
  masses.

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Student Intervention

• Explicit Instruction
• Collaborative Opportunities
• Hands-on Experiences