Tuesday, February 26, 2013

El Nino and La Nina

Easter Island:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hO-vCPuuQQ&safe=active

BBC video from class:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzcKBeW44ao&safe=active


Project 1
Explain the El Nino and La Nina effects to your class.
Start by explaining the following:
 weather vs. climate
prevailing winds
convection currents
horizontal airflow
dew point
precipitation
convection cells
Hadley cells
trade winds
Southern Oscillation

Discuss how global climate change may effect ENSOs
Include a section on the countries most affected by ENSOs 
Back up your explanations with visual aids- these could be old school posters or digital material.
Your presentation should explain wind and ocean currents.

The best project sets the grade!

Due: 3-11-13