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Seeing is beliving! Recording observations over time helps to understand the location and see how changes in weather, temperature, wind, wildlife, and more change. Recorded observations can help determine land use as well as promoting stewardship and conservation! Click here for more.
Grade Level: 3-12
Time: 25-60 minutes
Learning Standards: ESS2.D, ESS3.C, ESS3.A, LS2.A, MP.4, MP.6, MP.7, SL.1, SL.2, W.2, W.7
What we are Learning?
What we are Learning?
Students will observe scientific data from a given location and record it.
Students will be able to interpret changes in data by time and date of observations.
Students will develop skills to use instruments that measure combinations of tide, weather temperature, turbidity and wind speed.
Interpreting skills to determine land use, mapping, and conservation plans.
Materials Needed
Materials Needed
Turbidity tube
Tide stick
Measuring Tape
Thermometers
Beaufort Scale
Bucket
Mason Jars or clear plastic cups
Paper/copied data sheets
Pencils
Optional binoculars, salinity test, pH test, camera, clipboards
Optional - plastic sleeves and dry erase markers or large dry erase laminated data sheet for groups.
How is it done?
How is it done?
The participants will be guided by adult to make observations on a field site that includes access to the Hudson River.
Students will interpret and collect data in various groups or as individuals for it to be compiled later.
Compiled data will help students understand changes in temperature/weather and more over time.
What to Expect?
What to Expect?
Opportunities for collaboration.
Students will gain a deeper understanding of their surroundings.
Students will engage data collection and interpretation.
Students will develop use of scientific tools like thermometers, anemometer, charts and turbidity tubes.
3rd Grade Weather Tracking Sheet.pdf3rd Grade Weather Tracking Sheet (1).pdf
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