Day+4-Explore+and+Explain

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Day 4 ****  EXPLORE and EXPLAIN ** Core ideas all students need to know about how science works This is an explicit, inquiry based lab that will utilize satellite imagery as a scientific visualization tool. First, class will begin with students viewing a variety of satellite images described below. (approx 15 mins.) Second, they will use several printed copies of satellite imagery and laptop with internet access to answer questions in small groups. This will follow with a whole class discussion to check for understanding and bring focus back to learning objectives. Class will preview a satellite imagery loop of hurricane Wilma making landfall here in Collier county. Next, the class will preview satellite imagery loop of hurricane Katrina. Next, I will show students images of wildfires, powerful tornadoes, and severe weather headlines in the news. I will conclude with satellite imagery of melting ice shelves and decreasing areas of snowpak in the artic. (Larson ice shelf) They will discuss in group and utilize satellite imagery and a website to answer the following questions. 1.  Identify and list what you can see in the satellite image. 2.  Describe some benefits of satellites to science. (they observe, measure and communicate data  J ) 3.  Go to: [|www.earthobservatory.nasa.gov/Study/GlobalWarmingQandA] 4.  Read, explore, and answer questions ·  Haven’t satellites actually observed cooling temperatures in the lower atmosphere? ·  Are the ozone hole and global warming related? ·  Are the unusual or extreme weather events caused by global warming? Why or why not? 5.  **__ Whole group discussion __** to check for understanding and refocus on learning objectives. Give example or explain how science is subjective. Distinguish between science and technology on the front and back of sticky note. Give example of something you liked or learned today.
 * __ Learning Objectives: __**
 * Students will identify science has a subjective component
 * Science and technology are not the same
 * Science uses empirical data
 * 1.  ****__ Severe weather and global warming __**
 * __ Direct Instruct: __**
 * __ Students will work in small cooperative groups __**.
 * 6.  ****__ Reflective journaling. (sticky notes) __**