| MiniLAB Information--page ONE |
| CLIMATOLOGICAL DATA PROJECT--Part ONE. Climatological data are recorded for most large cities by the National Climate Data Center and are available on the Internet through links provided at National Weather Service Web sites. Your Name ___________________________________ Partner ______________________________________ Select a large city _________________________________________ [ ] Check with Steve to make sure other students haven't taken this city ____________. Latitude _________________ Longitude ___________________________ Population/date ___________________________ Name and location of nearest large body of water ___________________ Elevation ________________________________ Find the following climatological data about your city--maximum and minimum temperatures, monthly average temperatures, and average annual precipitation and snowfall. Display the information on an 8.5" x 11" to 11" x 17" sheet of paper and Include your source(s) of information. |
| CLIMATOLOGICAL DATA PROJECT--Part TWO. Use the data acquired by you and classmates to review and evaluate climate information: In your interactive notebook-- 1. Make a chart--include all of the information researched for each city--latitude, longitude, population, nearest body of water, elevation, maximum/minimum temperatures, average annual precipitation and snowfall. 2. Evaluate and summarize the information. What does the data tell you about location and climate? Write a 1-3 paragraph paper. |
| MANIPULATING DNA--USING ANALOGIES--You and your partner are to develop an analogy for the process researchers use to make changes to DNA. In your analogy, you should explain how the analogy is similar to the techniques used in genetic engineering. Check these links for information * A * B* C * Create a graphic organizer, poster, PowerPoint(r) slide show or videotape to present your analogy to the class. Write a summary paragraph in your interactive notebook. |