Climate Instrumentation (HS)

Students will examine various instruments used in the measurement of our weather and
climate, and learn about their impact on the historical and projected climate.

objectives

• Students will learn how Earth’s climate system functions
• Students will understand the importance of standard procedures in taking weather
and climate measurements
• Students will gather weather data
• Students will learn about the potential impacts of climate change

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Topic(s)

Climate, weather, climate change

type

High school lesson from Sunday Academy

9-12

Grade(s):

time needed

6 hours

author

Sunday Academy

national next gen standards

north dakota standards

9-10.2.7: Maintain clear and accurate records of scientific investigations
9-10.2.8: Analyze data found in tables, charts, and graphs to formulate conclusions
11-12.1.1: Explain how scientists create and use models to address scientific
knowledge
11-12.2.4: Formulate and revise explanations based upon scientific knowledge and
experimental data

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