Objective: 

Students will measure temperature changes throughout the day, record their data, and discuss different ways to visually present it. They will then write a story based on the temperature data, practicing data collection, visualization, and narrative writing.

Materials Needed:

• Thermometers

• Chart paper or notebooks for data recording

• Crayons or markers

• Story template for writing narratives

Steps:

• Introduction: 

  • Begin by asking students, "How do temperatures change throughout the day? When do you think it’s hottest or coldest?" 

  • Explain that they will measure temperatures at different times of the day and create stories based on the data.

• Group Activity: 

  • In small groups, students will use thermometers to record temperature data three times a day: morning, noon, and afternoon. 

  • Each group will plot the data on a chart using colors to represent different times of the day.

• Creating a Data Narrative: 

  • Once the data is recorded and plotted, students will write short stories. 

  • For example, a morning story when it's cold and an afternoon story when it’s warmer. 

  • They will use the temperature data to shape the setting of their stories, emphasizing how the temperature affects the characters' actions.

• Presentation and Discussion: 

  • Each group will share their temperature charts and stories. 

  • Discuss how the visual data helped them understand the temperature changes and how it influenced their storytelling.

Equity and Access:

 Provide sentence starters or visuals for students who need support with writing, and pair students with varying skill levels to collaborate on the task.

Real-World Application: 

 Relate this lesson to how weather forecasters collect and share temperature data to tell us about the day ahead. Discuss how people plan their days based on temperature changes, like wearing jackets in the morning and shorts in the afternoon.

CS Practice(s):

• Developing and Using Abstractions: Students simplify real-world temperature changes into visual charts.

• Communicating About Computing: Students explain their data collection and how it shapes their stories.

Standard(s):

• CA CCSS for ELA/Literacy W.1.3

• CA CS K-2.DA.8

Objective: 

Students will use Seesaw or another digital media creation app to create interactive visualizations of temperature changes throughout the day and write digital stories based on the data. They will practice collecting data, creating digital artifacts, and writing narratives.

Materials Needed:

• Tablets or computers 

• Thermometers

• Digital story templates 

Steps:

• Introduction: 

  • Begin by discussing how temperature changes throughout the day and asking, "How 

  • could we use technology to show these changes?" Explain that students will record temperatures and create interactive digital stories in Seesaw to show how the temperature affects characters.

• Group Activity: 

  • Students will work in pairs to record temperature changes using thermometers at three points in the day. 

  • They will use a digital media creation app such as Seesaw to plot the data digitally, creating a bar graph or line graph to represent temperature changes.

• Creating: 

  • Students will use the data from their graphs to create a digital story. 

  • For instance, they could create a character in the morning wearing a coat and later in the day changing into lighter clothing. 

  • Seesaw’s tools allow them to add audio narration and visual elements to enhance their stories.

• Testing and Refining: 

  • After completing their interactive stories, students will review their images and read their narratives for clarity. 

  • They can refine the stories by adding details or adjusting the visuals.

• Presentation and Discussion: 

  • Each group will present their stories to the class, explaining how their digital graphs influenced the characters' adventures. 

  • Discuss how technology allowed them to collect, display, and communicate temperature changes.

Equity and Access: 

Provide pre-made templates for students who need extra support and offer differentiated tasks based on students' familiarity with the technology.

Real-World Application: 

Connect the lesson to how meteorologists use digital tools to track weather changes and how people use apps on their phones to monitor daily temperature changes.

CS Practice(s):

• Creating Computational Artifacts: Students create digital temperature graphs and interactive stories.

• Recognizing and Defining Computational Problems: Students use technology to solve the problem of displaying temperature changes and telling a story based on the data.

Standard(s):

• CA CCSS for ELA/Literacy W.1.3

• CA CS K-2.DA.8