God's Design for Heaven and Earth: Our Weather and Water

by Lawrence, Debbie

• ISBN13: 9781893345843
• ISBN10: 189334584X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-07-31
• Publisher: New Leaf Pr

Summary

This is an exciting study of the atmosphere and oceans of the planet Earth. As you study, you will discover what weather is, what causes it and how meteorologists study and predict it. You will also discover God's hand in the design of our oceans and their effect on our weather. Your child can be a junior meteorologist and set up his/her own weather station. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

Welcome to God's Design for Heaven and Earth	p. i
Why Teach Earth Science?	p. i
How Do I Teach Science?	p. ii
How Do I Teach Creation vs. Evolution?	p. iv
Atmosphere and Meteorology
Introduction to Earth Science	p. 1
The Earth's History	p. 4
Structure of the Atmosphere	p. 8
Special Feature: Discovery of Air	p. 11
Introduction to Meteorology	p. 13
Atmosphere and Meteorology Quiz	p. 16
Ancient Weather and Climate
Weather vs. Climate	p. 17
Pre-Flood Climate	p. 21
Climate Changes Due to the Genesis Flood	p. 23
Special Feature: Weather and the Bible	p. 26
Glaciers	p. 28
Ancient Weather and Climate Quiz	p. 31
Clouds
Water Cycle	p. 32
Cloud Formation	p. 35
Cloud Types	p. 38
Precipitation	p. 40
Special Feature: The Dust Bowl	p. 44
Clouds Quiz	p. 46
Storms
Air Masses and Weather Fronts	p. 47
Wind	p. 49
Thunderstorms	p. 52
Tornadoes	p. 55
Hurricanes	p. 59
Storms Quiz	p. 64
Weather Information
Gathering Weather Information	p. 65
Special Feature: Weather Myths	p. 69
More Weather Instruments	p. 71
Reporting and Analyzing Weather Information	p. 74
Forecasting the Weather	p. 78
Weather Station-Unit Project	p. 81
Weather Information Quiz	p. 85
Ocean Movements
Overview of the Oceans	p. 86
Composition of Seawater	p. 90
Ocean Currents	p. 93
Special Feature: El Nino	p. 96
Waves	p. 98
Tides	p. 101
Wave Erosion	p. 104
Energy from the Ocean	p. 106
Ocean Movements Quiz	p. 108
Sea Floor & Conclusion
Sea Exploration	p. 109
Geography of the Ocean Floor	p. 112
Ocean Zones	p. 115
Special Feature: Inter-tidal Zones	p. 119
Vents and Smokers	p. 120
Coral Reefs	p. 122
Sea Floor Quiz	p. 124
Our Weather and Water Unit Test	p. 125
Conclusion	p. 127
Appendices
Answers to Quizzes and Test	p. 128
Resource Guide	p. 130
Master Supply List	p. 131
List of Reproducible Pages	p. 132
Index	p. 133
Works Cited	p. 134
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