Assignment #3 (due by Wed., Dec. 1)

Topic	points possible	Source(s)	comments
#7 - Santa Ana Winds	12	Wikipedia article Annotated Figure FAQ (frequently asked questions)	report writing guidelines
#8 - Rainbows	12	online notes NCAR (National Center for Atmospheric Research)	report writing guidelines

You can do 0,1, or 2 reports as part of Assignment #3 (remember though you are only allowed to submit a total of 4 1S1P reports during the semester (not including Bonus Assignments) and can only earn a maximum of  45 pts).  Your report must be double spaced, must fit entirely on one side of one page, and should be your understanding and explanation of the material.  You can find more information on 1S1P reports on the Writing Requirements page. 


Bonus Assignment (due on or before Wed., Nov. 24, note we will not have class on Wed., Nov. 24)

Topic	points possible	Source	comments
Atmospheric stability	5	download this worksheet	see example

Bonus Assignment (due on or before Mon., Nov. 8)

Topic	points possible	Source	comments
Write a Story of Your Own	12	not applicable	report writing guidelines

This bonus assignment, should you decide to do it, will not count as part of the total of 4 1S1P reports you are allowed to write during the semester.  I.e. it is an extra opportunity to earn points and make you way to the 45 maximum allowed points total.  You cannot earn more than 45 1S1P pts.

Your report must be double spaced, must fit entirely on one side of one page, and should be your understanding and explanation of the material.  You can find more information on 1S1P reports on the Writing Requirements page. 

Assignment #2b (due on or before Fri., Nov. 12)

Topic	points possible	Source(s)	comments
#6 - Winter Weather Outlook	8	NOAA News	report writing guidelines
#4 - Record-Setting Storm	7+3	Minneapolis Star Tribune Minnesota. Climatology Working Group Duluth MN National Weather Service Office public information statement Wall Street Journal (good satellite images)	report writing guidelines

Assignment #2a (due on or before Fri., Nov. 5)

Topic	points possible	Source	comments
#5 - Ultraviolet Light	15	Ultraviolet Light	report writing guidelines
#3 - Fairly Recent Climate Events	12	Paleoclimatology	report writing guidelines

You can do 0,1, or 2 reports as part of Assignment #2a and 0,1, or 2 reports from Assignment #2b (remember though you are only allowed to submit a total of 4 1S1P reports during the semester (not including Bonus Assignments) and can only earn a maximum of  45 pts).  Your report must be double spaced, must fit entirely on one side of one page, and should be your understanding and explanation of the material.  You can find more information on 1S1P reports on the Writing Requirements page. 


Bonus Assignment (due on or before Fri., Oct. 1)

Topic	points possible	Source	comments
Surface Weather Map Analysis	5	download this weather map worksheet	example, completed map analysis

This bonus assignment, should you decide to do it, will not count as part of the total of 4 1S1P reports you are allowed to write during the semester.  I.e. it is an extra opportunity to earn points and make you way to the 45 maximum allowed points total.  You cannot earn more than 45 1S1P pts.



Assignment #1 (due on or before Fri., Sep. 24)

Topic	points possible	Source	comments
#1 The ozone hole	12	ClassNotes (pps 21&22) Ozone Hole (Wikipedia) Ozone Hole summary	report writing guidelines
#2 Radon	10	click here	report writing guidelines

You can do up to 0, 1, or 2 reports as part of this assignment (remember you are allowed to submit 4 1S1P reports during the semester (not including Bonus Assignments) and can earn up to 45 pts).  Your report must be double spaced, must fit entirely on one side of one page, and should be your understanding and explanation of the material.  You can find more information on 1S1P reports on the Writing Requirements page.