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WP Galetown Final

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6 questions
Objective: KWBAT analyze and interpret data, create visual models, and write arguments about the effect of wind on Galetown’s recent severe rainstorms.

Part 1: Matching Vocabulary

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Match the definition with the correct vocabulary.

  • an amount of air that moves as a unit
  • liquid water droplets suspended in the air
  • the process by which a liquid changes into a gas
  • the movement of air in a particular direction
  • water as a gas
  • the process by which a gas changes into a liquid
  • conditions such as rain, clouds, and wind at a particular time and place
  • the layer of the atmosphere closest to Earth, where weather happens
  • the ability to make things move or change
  • Water Vapor
  • Cloud
  • Condesation
  • Energy
  • Evaporation
  • Wind
  • Weather
  • Troposphere
  • Air Parcel

Part 2: Discussing Models of Galetown

At the start of this unit, you were asked to take on the role of student forensic meteorologists to investigate and explain to the people of Galetown why the storms have become more severe.

We started with three claims:
  • Claim 1: The lake that was built near Galetown caused more severe rainstorms.
  • Claim 2: Warmer weather caused Galetown to have more severe rainstorms.
  • Claim 3: Stronger winds caused Galetown to have more severe rainstorms.
Today, we will conclude Chapter 3 by writing a final report to the citizens of Galetown. First, let's summarize all the learning we did in this unit.
Directions: Use the data table below and the Galetown models , to answer the questions below.
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How did the addition of the lake affect the amount of rain in the rainstorms?

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How did the differences in temperature affect the amount of rain in the rainstorms?

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How did wind affect the amount of rain in the rainstorms?


Part 3: Writing an Argument About Galetown’s Severe Storms

In your final report to the citizens of Galetown, you will discuss the three claims and explain how all three factors can contribute to severe storms. Then, you will predict if the storms will always be severe.
You can use the data table and the words listed in the word bank below to help you with your report.
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Use the data table and the words listed in the word bank above to help you with your report that answers the question: What caused Galetown to have more severe rainstorms this summer than in previous years?

Sentence Starter:
Galetown had more severe rainstorms during the summer because of...
According to the data table...
This is important because...

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The citizens of Galetown want to know if they should expect more severe storms. Do you think the storms that are happening in Galetown will always be this severe? Explain your answer.

Sentence Starter:
The citizens of Galetown (should/ should not) expect more severe storms.
According to the data table...
This is important because...

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