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Andrew Visser
Grade Level
Time Frame
Five
7 weeks
5-8 Observe, describe and interpret weather phenomena; and relate weather to the heating and cooling of Earth's surface.
5-9 Investigate relationships between weather phenomena and human activity.
Predict where, within a given indoor or outdoor environment, one is likely to find the warmest and coolest temperatures.
Describe patterns of air movement, in indoor and outdoor environments, that result when one area is warm and another area is
cool.
Describe and demonstrate methods for measuring wind speed and for finding wind direction.
Describe evidence that air contains moisture and that dew and other forms of precipitation come from moisture in the air.
Describe and measure different forms of precipitation, in particular, rain, hail, sleet, snow.
Measure at least four different kinds of weather phenomena. Either student-constructed or standard instruments may be used.
Record weather over a period of time.
Identify some common types of clouds, and relate them to weather patterns.
Describe the effects of the Sun's energy on daily and seasonal changes in temperature- 24-hour and yearly cycles of change.
Recognize that weather systems are generated because different surfaces on the face of Earth retain and release heat at
different rates.
Understand that climate refers to long term weather trends in a particular region and that climate varies throughout the world.
Recognize that human actions can affect climate, and identify human actions that have been linked to the greenhouse effect.
Appreciate how important it is to be able to forecast weather and to have suitable clothing or shelter to endure various types of
weather.
14. Test fabrics and clothing designs to choose those with characteristics that most effectively meet the challenges of particular
weather conditions; e.g., water resistance, wind resistance, protection from cold.
Essential Questions:
Content specific . . .
Related misconceptions . . .
Prior Knowledge:
Students should have a basic understanding of the water
cycle, the seasons and basic weather characteristics.
Students are likely aware of climate change and global
warming but formative assessment should be done to
determine how much they actually do know.
record observations and measurements accurately, using a chart format where appropriate. Computer
resources may be used for record keeping and for display and interpretation of data
5-4 Demonstrate positive attitudes for the study of science and for the application of science in
responsible ways.
P Product, Performance
What
product/performance will
the student create?
Students will:
Gain an understanding of the different scientific aspects of weather events.
Gain an understanding of how weather affects our daily lives
Gain an understanding of how weather can be measured
Work collaboratively with other students in a team to present scientific data.
Students will assume the role and perspective of weather forecasters and news
anchors. Students will have to research the kind of information these experts
present to create an authentic weather report.
The audience for this task will be the rest of the class and the school.
The context/challenge presented to the students will be to develop an
understanding of the perspectives of scientists, meteorologists, news casters and
journalists through empathy.
The product/performance the student will create will be a short 5 minute skit that
will incorporate the performing arts as well as technology for visual effects.
Attach rubric
Student Self-Assessments
Summative:
Lesson
Title
Types of
weather
and
misconcep
tions
Exploring
Temperatur
e
Lesson Activity
Teacher will introduce the topic of
weather. Students will break into small
groups and brainstorm as many
different types of weather as possible.
Students will take the discovery
channel misconception quiz
Students will be given thermometers
and tasked with recording
temperatures of different places and
things around the school. Students will
start by making predictions and then
Key Outcomes
7.begin daily
weather log.
1.Predict where,
within a given indoor
or outdoor
environment, one is
likely to find the
warmest and coolest
Materials
Resources
Whiteboards, markers,
computers,
misconceptions quiz
Thermometers, pencil,
paper
Air
Movement
Measuring
Wind & Air
Pressure
temperatures.
2.Describe patterns of
air movement, in
indoor and outdoor
environments, that
result when one area
is warm and another
area is cool.
3.Describe and
demonstrate methods
for measuring wind
speed and for finding
wind direction.
6.Measure at least
four different kinds
of weather
phenomena.
4.Describe evidence
that air contains
moisture and that
dew and other forms
of precipitation come
from moisture in the
air.
Types of
precipitatio
n!
Types of
clouds
5.Describe and
measure different
forms of
precipitation, in
particular, rain, hail,
sleet, snow
8.Identify some
common types of
clouds, and relate
them to weather
patterns.
Seasons
How the
Land
affects
weather
10.Recognize that
weather systems are
generated because
different surfaces on
the face of Earth
retain and release
heat at different
rates.
Teabag, lighter,
icecubes, kettle, food
colouring
Computers
Computers
Posterboard, markers
10
11
12
Climates
around the
world
Human
Impact
Impact on
daily life
Performan
ce Task
11.Understand that
climate refers to long
term weather trends
in a particular region
and that climate
varies throughout the
world.
12.Recognize that
human actions can
affect climate, and
identify human
actions that have
been linked to the
greenhouse effect.
13.Appreciate how
important it is to be
able to forecast
weather and to have
suitable clothing or
shelter to endure
various types of
weather.
14.Test fabrics and
clothing designs to
choose those with
characteristics that
most effectively meet
the challenges of
particular weather
conditions; e.g.,
water resistance,
wind resistance,
protection from cold.
Computers
smart board
powerpoint
Considerations
Is there alignment
between the first 3
stages?
All three stages work together and progress in a logical and clear manner that
provides the students with a structured guide towards exploring weather.