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	Science TODAY: When the Snow is as High as an Elephant

Activity Overview

Using information from the USA TODAY Infograph®, "When Snow is as High as an Elephant" and data from other sources, students will explore some of the effects and characteristics of snow. This activity asks students to examine topics such as "snow load," the potential effect that accumulated snow has on roofs of homes and other structures. Students will also compare snowfall to rainfall, in terms of moisture content.

Before the Activity

Provide one graphing calculator for each student. Each student should have a copy of the corresponding student activity sheet.

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Students will have a better understanding of how to read the graphic and retrieve data if you use the transparency for a class discussion before the students start working. Remind students to read carefully all parts of the graphic before they start collecting data. Students can work individually or in small groups on this activity. Working in groups is especially helpful as they learn the various features of the calculator.

After the Activity

Review student answers

As a class, discuss questions that appeared to be more challenging

Re-teach concepts as necessary

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