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December- February
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K- Weather and Climate
https://pltw.read.inkling.com/a/b/fcbdbd2943e4479498f6c6cb996865cc/p/a6414e9e60bc4888843295ab7573b9e1
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S.K.ESS.2.1 |
Students who demonstrate understanding can use and share observations of local weather conditions to describe patterns over time. |
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S.K.ESS.3.2 |
Students who demonstrate understanding can ask questions to obtain information about the purpose of weather forecasting to prepare for, and respond to, severe weather. |
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S.K.PS.3.1 |
Students who demonstrate understanding can make observations to determine the effect of sunlight on Earth’s surface. |
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S.K.PS.3.2 |
Students who demonstrate understanding can use tools and materials to design and build a structure that will reduce the warming effect of sunlight on an area. |
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What is the weather today?
What is the temperature?
What season are we in today?
How does the Sun affect Earth?
How does weather affect our lives?
How can a step-by-step process help you design or improve a solution to a problem?
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I am learning to
- identify the seasons
- identify and describe the temperature
- describe the weather
- Recognize that weather changes over time
- Reduce the effects of the Sun on Earth’s surface
- Follow a step-by-step method to solve a problem
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observation
forecast
weather
sunny
partly cloudy
rainy
snowy
windy
temperature
warm
cool
foggy
tornado
blizzard
hurricane
hail
thunderstorm
lightening
seasons
fall/autumn
winter
spring
summer
thermometer
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Weather, Climate and Seasons
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Activity 1:
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Not Included in Equipment Kit
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Device Application
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- PLTW Launch Logs (1 per student)
- Digital devices
- Pencils or crayons for sketching
- Chart paper
- Markers
- Infrared thermometer
- Measuring cup
- Earth materials:
- Sand (8 qt)
- Soil (8 qt)
- Pea gravel (8 qt)
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Activity 2:
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Device Applications
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- Weather Words and What They Mean by Gail Gibbons
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- PLTW Launch Logs (1 per student)
- Digital devices
- Pencils or crayons for sketching
- Chart paper
- Markers
- Photographs of local seasons
- One unique set for the teacher
- A set for each student group
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- Inkling or my.pltw.org
- Weather website or app of teacher’s choice
- Play and Learn Science
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Activity 3:
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Device Application
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- Freddy the Frogcaster by Janice Dean
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- PLTW Launch Logs (1 per student)
- Digital devices
- Pencils or crayons for sketching
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Final Project:
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Equipment Kit
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Device Applications
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- Dolls and clothing accessories (3 3-packs)
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- PLTW Launch Logs (1 per student)
- Digital devices
- Pencils or crayons for sketching
- Resealable plastic bags (nine)
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- Inkling or my.pltw.org
- Camera
- Presentation app, such as:
- Popplet Lite
- Mindomo
- ShowMe Interactive Whiteboard
- Zoho Show
- Play and Learn Science
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Summative Assessment Rubric Link:
https://instructional-resources.s3.amazonaws.com/PLTW_Launch/10015_K_SunlightandWeather/English_External_Files/K_5_SummativeRubric.pdf
Formative Assessment Questions
Activity 1
Students will be able to explain how the sun affects the Earth.
Students will be able to describe when the sun had a warming affect on them.
Activity 2
Students will be able to describe how the weather affects their daily routine.
Students will be able to describe how the seasons are similar? How they are different?
Activity 3
Students will be able to explain why it is important to ask questions about the weather.
Students will be able to explain how to prepare for the thunderstorm as you get ready for school in the morning.
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