We completed our graphing interpretation activity and began a lab experiment to test the hypothesis that water stores a great deal of thermal energy from the sun. We have been told that oceans can regulate climate due to the heat stored in water. We created a hypothesis that stated, "If the oceans store energy and release it slowly to regulate climate, then water should warm slower than sand." We placed a beaker of 500 ml of sand and 500 ml of water in front of a heat lamp to see which heats the greatest amount over an equal time period. We believe the water will warm more slowly and not reach as high a temperature. We will find out the results on Monday.
We continued our investigation of the differences between weather and climate. Students worked on analyzing graphs and data to make inferences about the variation of temperatures across Canada.
We reviewed and submitted our area lab and began examining climate differences by region using graphs.
We completed our area lab and identified the control, manipulated, and responding variables present in this experiment.
We completed our notes on seasonal changes and the rotation of the earth on its tilted axis. Students began an investigation using flashlights to demonstrate the effect of direct and indirect sunlight on the planet.
We reviewed our test outline for five minutes prior to our clouds quiz. We continued our discussion of seasons and the effect of the tilt of the Earth's axis on climate conditions at the equator and poles.
We reviewed for our quiz tomorrow. 5-1 and 5-2 examined the seasonal differences in climate and how this relates to the orbit and axis of the earth. We will continue with this investigation tomorrow after our clouds quiz.
We reviewed and corrected our clouds activities. Students copied a review outline for their clouds quiz this Wednesday.
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