Mapping+Google+Aps+to+a+Weather+Unit

//Directions: Look at each area of the scope and sequence and indicate which Google Ap may be appropriate and explain in a sentence or two.//
 * Here is where we can determine which Google Aps are appropriate for the weather unit.**

Matter is anything that takes up space and has mass. PS 3.1a • Solids, liquids, and gases PS 3.1a,c-f PS 4.2c • Relationship between phases of matter and particle motion PS 3.1c,f PS 4.2c,d • Density PS 3.1a,h
 * Properties of Matter**
 * Google Docs and Spreadsheets
 * Google Earth
 * Google Maps
 * Google News
 * Google Page Creator
 * Google SketchUp
 * Google Web Search Features: Calculator. Definitions, Q & A, Weather

Principle of the conservation of energy PS 4.5a,b • Transfer of heat: radiation, convection, and conduction PS 4.1a PS 4.2a,b • Heat and its relationship to phase changes PS 3.1c PS 3.2a PS 4.2c,d • Expansion and contraction PS 4.2d
 * Heating and Cooling Events**
 * Google Docs and Spreadsheets
 * Google Earth
 * Google Maps
 * Google News
 * Google Page Creator
 * Google SketchUp
 * Google Web Search Features: Calculator. Definitions, Q & A, Weather

Weather is the result of complex interactions of the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere; all weather is caused by the unequal heating of the earthʼs surface. PS 2.1a,c,d,j PS 2.2i,k,r • Light energy vs. heat energy PS 4.1a,c,d PS 4.4a,b • Hydrosphere/atmosphere interactions: Water cycle, Precipitation PS 2.1j • Weather factors: Pressure, relative humidity, temperature, wind PS 2.2l • Air masses and fronts PS 2.2l-p • Extreme weather events: hurricanes, tornadoes, blizzards, drought PS 2.2q
 * Weather**
 * Google Docs and Spreadsheets
 * Google Earth - This could be used to look at weather factors on the earth's surface.
 * Google Maps
 * Google News - This could be used to collect news about weather events.
 * Google Page Creator
 * Google SketchUp
 * Google Web Search Features: Calculator. Definitions, Q & A, Weather

1. Follow safety procedures in the classroom and laboratory. 2. Safely and accurately use the following measurement tools: – metric ruler – balance – graduated cylinder – thermometer. 3. Use appropriate units for measured or calculated values. 4. Recognize and analyze patterns and trends. 5. Classify objects according to an established scheme and a student-generated scheme. 7. Sequence events. 8. Identify cause-and-effect relationships.
 * General Skills (from NYS Core Curriculum)**
 * Google Docs and Spreadsheets
 * Google Earth
 * Google Maps
 * Google News
 * Google Page Creator
 * Google SketchUp
 * Google Web Search Features: Calculator. Definitions, Q & A, Weather

1. Given the latitude and longitude of a location, indicate its position on a map and determine the latitude and longitude of a given location on a map. 7. Generate and interpret field maps including topographic and weather maps. 8. Predict the characteristics of an air mass based on the origin of the air mass. 9. Measure weather variables such as wind speed and direction, relative humidity, barometric pressure, etc. 10. Determine the density of liquids, and regular- and irregular-shaped solids.
 * Physical Setting Skills (from NYS Core Curriculum)**
 * Google Docs and Spreadsheets
 * Google Earth - This could be used to determine latititude and longitude of a given location on a map.
 * Google Maps - Could be used to generate and interpret field maps including topographic and weather maps.
 * Google News
 * Google Page Creator
 * Google SketchUp
 * Google Web Search Features: Calculator. Definitions, Q & A, Weather

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