Content Objective
I can understand the different types of global winds and what causes them by completing a diagram while using a video clip, teacher explanation, and my text book.

E.ES.07.11 Describe the relationship between the warming of the atmosphere of the Earth by the Sun a
and convection within the atmosphere and oceans.
E.ES.07.13 Describe how the warming of the Earth by the Sun produces wind and ocean currents.

Language Objective
I can write to describe the different types of global winds and what causes them by completing the following sentence frames.

“The jet stream air currents are found ___________________________________ and move ___________ km/hour.”

“The trade winds are found ____________________ and travel from _________ to ________.”

“The westerlies are found ____________________ and travel from _________ to ________.”

HOMEWORK – Study for quiz on Wind

“The jet stream air currents are found in the upper troposphere and lower stratosphere  and move 400 km/hour.”

“The trade winds blow from 30 degrees north latitude and 30 degree south latitude to the equator and travel from east to west.”

“The westerlies are found between 30 degrees and 60 degrees in both hemispheres and travel from west to east.”