Monday, October 10, 2016

Materials: Science Journal, Weather Instrument w/data sheet, Chrome

Book, Line Graph Template
Standard:
S4E4a: Students will analyze weather charts/maps and collect
weather data to predict weather events and infer patterns and
seasonal changes.
Substandard: Identify weather instruments and explain how each is
used in gathering weather data and making forecasts (thermometer,
rain gauge, barometer, wind vane, anemometer)
EQ: Why do we use the following weather instruments: rain gauge,
thermometer, anemometer, barometer, and wind vane?
Activator: As a class, take the instruments that were completed last week
and place them outside (if they are made of the appropriate materials) in a
space that will be open to the elements, but will not be disturbed by foot
traffic. The students will then observe and record the data collected from
each of the weather instruments in their data sheets. (20 min).
Teaching: SW: The students will complete their brochure/flip book project
and turn them in. Once finished and if time allows, students can watch the
weather playlist on NatGeo Kids at:
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/youtube-playlistpages/youtube-playlist-weather/
Differentiation:
Work with a partner or independently
Small Group Instruction
Teacher Support
Access to Chrome Book
Summarizer: The completed brochure will serve as the summarizer.
Evaluation: S. Classwork, S. Participation, T. Observation, S. Performance

Friday, October 14, 2016

Materials: Science Journal, Weather Instrument w/data sheet, Chrome
Book, Line Graph Template
Standard:
S4E4a: Students will analyze weather charts/maps and collect
weather data to predict weather events and infer patterns and
seasonal changes.
Lesson: Identify weather instruments and explain how each is used
in gathering weather data and making forecasts (thermometer, rain
gauge, barometer, wind vane, anemometer)

EQ: Why do we use the following weather instruments: rain gauge,

thermometer, anemometer, barometer, and wind vane?
Activator: As a class take the students outside to observe and record the
data collected from each of the weather instruments in their data sheets.
As this is the last day for observation, the students can also collect the
instruments (20 min).
Teaching: WG/SW/TW: WG: As a class, discuss the data collected from
each instrument throughout the week. SW: The students are to use the
data collected throughout the week to calculate the averages. TW: An
introduction or recap of averages may be necessary. An introduction to
creating a line graph may also be necessary; the template provides introfriendly spaces to help them become accustomed to graphing and labeling
the graphs. SW: Students will finish the line graphs for each set of data and
then glue them into their science journal. Beneath the graphs they will
complete the summarizer. If time allows, they may continue watching the
weather playlist on NatGeo Kids from Monday at:
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/youtube-playlistpages/youtube-playlist-weather/
Differentiation:
Work with a partner or independently
Small Group Instruction
Teacher Support
Access to Chrome Book
Summarizer: In their science journals, the students will analyze their line
graphs and write a summary of their observations and the trends indicated
in the graphs.
Evaluation: S. Classwork, S. Participation, T. Observation, S. Performance