Wind+Chill+and+Freezing+Temperatures

=Ayer Fifth Grade Fridge-cast for the week of F-F-February 16th=

Things to do on a Very Cold Day (just for FUN!)
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Social Studies
 * Make a trip to the grocery store with a parent to observe the social behavior known as "stockpiling" which results in barren shelves and occurs usually just before and sometimes during inclement weather. Research the history of the term "cabin fever" and write a paragraph telling how this does or doesn't relate to you today.
 * BONUS: Make your own music video, skit, or performance entitled, "Cabin Fever is Real" and share it with your social studies teacher.

Writing
 * Create a diary entry or Google Doc to describe this cold spell and what you did with your time. Bonus! Include a drawing, a photo, or an image from the Internet.
 * Spelling words for today--wind chill, sub zero, chillaxin', freezing point, Arctic blast, frostbite, polar vortex

Reading
 * Read this informative Wind Chill brochure, OR read an article about current weather across the U.S that discusses the POLAR VORTEX. Create a Google Doc that summarizes what you learned in 30 words or more.
 * Step outside for no more than two minutes and decide if a polar vortex is occurring in your area.

Math
 * Calculate the number of degrees of temperature drop from Valentine's Day (36 degrees Fahrenheit) to 5am Today (minus 14 degrees Fahrenheit).
 * Work on your TenMarks Personal Assignments or Mobymax Fact Master. (Okay, not in the cold theme, but still a good idea...)

Science
 * With adult supervision, pour one ounce of water onto the pavement (NOT IN A WALKING AREA) and time how long it takes to reach the freezing point
 * DID YOU KNOW?? Colder air can't hold as much moisture as warmer air. This is why the snow on the ground is so dry, powdery, and not good for snowballs, snow people, or snow forts. The closer the temperature is to 32 degrees Fahrenheit, the better the packing snow will be.
 * Visit the following wind chill and freezing temperatures links:
 * February Monthly Weather
 * NOAA Wind Chill Chart

Other Information
 * Teacher E-mail Addresses:
 * johnfarmer@frostbite.edu (Math and Science)
 * susieoverbeek@coldasblazes.edu (Language Arts and Social Studies)
 * brookemaher@bundle-up.edu (Language Arts and Science)
 * kenvincent@toocoldtobefunny.edu (Math and Social Studies)
 * barbluke@foreeezing.edu (Special education resource teacher)
 * marciahayes@iactuallylikethecold.edu (Special education resource teacher)
 * amybrown@2cool4me.edu (ELO education resource teacher)

= REMEMBER! Visit Schoology after 5pm today to find out how to help make great snow for playing outside tomorrow! =