Unit XI Meteorology Syllabus and Portfolio Directions Objective: Assemble the assignments for the unit into a booklet. Then, use the booklet to complete review questions and prepare for the test. The following items should be put in the following order in the portfolio: Portfolio Directions and Unit Syllabus (this sheet)(printable copy) Vocabulary ______ Classwork/Daily Objectives ______ Video: Understanding Weather - Part I ______ Chapter 24 Reading Assignment ______ Understanding Isobars (incl. 2 maps) ______ Ocean and Climate - The Odd Couple ______ Creating an Isothermal Map ______ Origins of Wind and Pressure ______ Clouds and Precipitation ______ Unit XI Study Guide______ Portfolio Grade cover (out of 5)   ______  (Neatness, effort, and color are important.) objectives (out of 5) ______ concepts (out of 5) ______  (You may use words, symbols, diagrams on each.) contents (out of 5) ______ (All assignments must be included and in order.) total (out of 20) ______ Test Grade ________ The Front Cover Write the unit title on the cover. "Unit XI - Meteorology" Decorate the front cover with drawings of concepts from the chapter. Be neat and use lots of creativity and color. The Inside Front Cover Write "Objectives" at the top of the page. List the following unit objectives: Be able describe the motion of high and low pressure systems. Predict the weather in a given area using an isobar map. Explain how the transfer of energy is responsible for weather systems. Understand what two factors cause the wind. Be able to describe what causes high and low pressure systems. Know why the direction of the wind is different at different latitudes. Know the two conditions that cause clouds to form. Be able to describe the four steps of the hydrologic cycle. Understand the origin of the different types of precipitation. Inside Back Cover Write "Concepts" at the top of the page. Divide the page into nine squares. Explain the answers to the unit objectives with words and diagrams.   Back Cover: Write your name - Last Name, First Name and your class in the lower right hand corner of the page.