
What phase of matter are the molecules in this model

What phase of matter are the molecules in this model
Molecules get closer together when the temperature gets _____________
Molecules get closer together during which phase change?

Based on what we know so far, why is more rain forming over West Ferris than East Ferris?
What do you notice about the temperatures of East Ferris and West Ferris?
Sentence starter: The temperatures of East Ferris and West Ferris are _______________
Make a prediction! What do you think will happen in the models and why?

Check For Understanding:
What happens to the temperature as it gets higher into the atmosphere?
What evidence in the text or model supports this claim/answer?
In the text it says ______
In the model it shows ______
Read Page 12 and answer where and why water vapor condensed.


Example of water vapor condensing: Fog
Where did the water vapor condense?
Sentence starter: The water vapor condensed _________________________
Example of water vapor condensing: Fog
Why did the water vapor condense?
Sentence starter: The water vapor condensed because _________________________
Read Page 13 and answer where and why water vapor condensed.


Example of water vapor condensing: Clouds
Where did the water vapor condense?
Sentence starter: The water vapor condensed _________________________
Example of water vapor condensing: Clouds
Why did the water vapor condense?
Sentence starter: The water vapor condensed because _________________________
Check For Understanding: Condensation mostly happens higher in the atmosphere or lower in the atmosphere? Explain your answer.
Results from the Experiment

Criteria For Success:
Think of the temperature when condensation happens
Identify the part of the atmosphere where that water vapor condenses
Explain why water vapor will condense at that part of the atmosphere.
What do you notice is different between the two models afterwards?
Where do you think water vapor is most likely to condense in the atmosphere (high or low)?
In blank 1, type high or low. In blank 2,
explain your answer.
Water vapor condenses ________ in the atmosphere because ________
Label the diagram with the words below
Label the phase / state of matter for the water molecules
Label the phase change on the arrows
Label the temperature on the thermometer
