Students will also demonstrate knowledge in using a scanner, sending e-mail, and using the World Wide Web to get information on a topic. Students will visit a web site to find out what an inferior planet is. Students will learn what a cloud is. Students will observe and describe clouds. Students will learn about Earthquakes, Hurricanes, and Tornadoes.
Web links help students learn earth science principles as they consider their task.
Students finish the quest by writing e-mail to a geologist. No matter where you live, weather is an important part of your life. You have been chosen for the Housing Explorer Team for the new frontier colonies. Your mission is to explore the weather for your specific colony. Designed to enhance students' appreciation of how winds relate to overall weather conditions and the uses of wind.