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Why is the weather man wrong so often? Young climatologists discover how chaos rules both weather and climate through a math-based activity. Using an iterative equation, the class examines how small day-to-day weather events total up to big changes in Earth's climate.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have individuals make up their own description of the relationship between weather, climate, and chaos
- Use the activity as a lead-in to a climate research project
Classroom Considerations
- Pair pupils to shorten the activity
- Consider arranging time in the computer lab to have the class complete the calculations using a spreadsheet
Pros
- The activity is a great tool for exploring the Cross-Cutting Concept of Patterns as they relate to weather and climate
- Instructions are clearly written and easy to follow, even for learners with little experience in iterative equations
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