15.Modeling+Climates+Classroom+Experiment


 * Follow the instructions below to investigate the power of factors which influence climate.**

You are presented with the problem of creating a model for a climate that is influenced by ocean currents, prevailing winds, and/or mountains. To solve this problem,you will apply the concepts you have learned about the factors that affect climate You may use any of the materials you are given to devise a setup that models a climate. You should model at least two climates to show a temperature change. You might be using a fan, water, and a stack of books. The dry climate would be located on the leeward side of a book “mountain.” You could model a temperate continental climate using only a fan or a fan and a book “mountain.” You could model a highland climate using a book “mountain” with ice on top or a polar climate with ice in a shallow pan. This activity will assess your understanding of factors that affect climate, including ocean currents, prevailing winds, and/or mountains. //You must show a measurable change in the temperature.// //Be sure to begin your demonstration by measuring// //the ambient temperature in the room.// making models, observing, drawing conclusions containers, water, and ice. to measure air temperature. other books for students who choose to build a mountain. > the room.
 * Expected Outcome**
 * Content Assessed**
 * Skills Assessed**
 * Materials**
 * Provide students with shallow pans or plastic
 * Provide thermometers that students can use
 * Provide enough textbooks, encyclopedias, or
 * Place several fans on tables located throughout
 * Time**
 * 30 minutes
 * Due next class: [|//Lab report//]**