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K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Goal 5

The learner will build an understanding of the dynamics and composition of the atmosphere and its local and global processes influencing climate and air quality.

Objective 5.01

Analyze air masses and the life cycle of weather systems:

  • Planetary wind belts.
  • Air masses.
  • Frontal systems.
  • Cyclonic systems.

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Tornadoes and technology
In this lesson, students will learn about how tornadoes are formed, and where and when they are most likely to occur. They will then study the current research on tornadoes and how scientists are trying to predict them. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science)
Provider: National Geographic