The Air & Weather module focuses on the hydrologic (water) cycle. Students engage in argumentation skills and scientific practices using simple instruments to observe and monitor change. For a list of all materials needed for the three modules, see physical materials here.
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Learning Objective: Aligns with FOSS Investigation 1, Exploring Air and Investigation 3, Wind Explorations
Physical Materials: several exploratory objects (i.e., feather, plastic bag, balloon, straw), 3 thermometers
Learning Objective: Aligns with FOSS Investigation 2, Observing Weather and Investigation 4, Looking for Change
Physical Materials: plastic cup, hot tap water (or source of hot, but not scalding water), rubber band, heat source (i.e., sunny window, heat lamp, or outside location)
Learning Objective: Aligns with FOSS Investigation 2, Observing Weather
Physical Materials: plastic cup, hot tap water (or source of hot, but not scalding water), rubber band, heat source (i.e., sunny window, heat lamp, or outside location)