Why is it important to learn about and to predict the weather? Objective Students will be able to: • Evaluate poor and favorable weather conditions of an area. • Plan and write a letter that tells others about their research. • Illustrate and present research findings to peers. • Defend and justify claims for the usefulness of trip planning items under certain weather conditions. Background Death Valley National Park is known as the land of extremes: one of the hottest, driest, and lowest places on Earth. The park drops 282 feet below sea level (-86m) and rises to 11,049 feet (3,368m) above se Duration: 90 Minutes.