Extreme Weather 6 : Storms in the UK - Causes (KS3)

This is a full 1 hour lesson that investigates the causes of (mid-latitude) storms in the UK with KS3 students. The lesson is part of a unit on Extreme Weather, though it could easily be adapted to other place based examples or a general lesson on weather.

Learning Outcome 1 - 'I understand how (mid-latitude) storms that affect the UK are formed.'

In the lesson we look at:

-Recap on causes on latitudes and atmospheric circulation cells
-Using a weather map to understand how storms form over the atlantic ocean
-Investigate 'What is a depression?'
-Cut up and sort exercise for storm formation
-The jet stream

The lesson is designed to be visually appealing, with 'to the point' content that's easy to pick up and run with at short notice.

Ease of use is my aim for both teacher and student, so the lesson includes a compact presentation with instructions and guidance in the notes section below each slide, it also includes fully referenced handouts with printing instructions and is of course, proof read.

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