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