In this unit...
Students will understand that...
There are recognizable patterns among Earth’s cycles and systems that can be observed, described, predicted and explained with models.
The relationship between the Earth and the Sun creates changes over time encompassing the water cycle and climate, weather, and seasonal patterns.
Students will keep considering the following questions:
What conditions create a change?
What’s important to a system?
How does the Sun affect Earth?
Students will work on the following skills/concepts:
precipitation, humidity, temperature, and air pressure all play a role in the patterns that we see in the atmosphere.
temperature, wind speed, and humidity are three properties of air that can be measured to describe weather.
water changes from one state to another as it travels between the Earth’s surface and atmosphere.
weather is the state of the atmosphere at a certain time and place.
Students will be skilled at:
observing weather changes.
comparing weather conditions in different locations at the same time.
collecting information by detailed observations and accurate measuring.
measuring and recording weather changes using simple tables, charts or bar graphs.
safely using appropriate tools and techniques to gather, analyze, and interpret data.
communicating scientific explanations and valid conclusions.
reading texts and/or using media to obtain information.
Critical Vocabulary
rain gauge
wind sock
wind vane
Weather Assessment is on Tuesday, May 17th
Quizlet - Vocabulary Extra Practice