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Michaels, P. (2013, August 15). W is for wind: A weather alphabet. Retrieved April 19, 2020, from https://sleepingbearpress.com/shop/show/11336 A collection of poems giving brief descriptions of elements of weather synonymous with letters of the alphabet, accompanied with detailed descriptions for reference.

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This is one of a whole series of non-fiction picture books for older children based around the alphabet. The illustrations are very nice, and it is very informative, perhaps too much so for some children, who would prefer a briefer overview. It is nicely divided with some text that goes with the pictures and can be read aloud, and longer explainations and history that can be used to find more information and explore the topic.

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This is one of a whole series of non-fiction picture books for older children based around the alphabet. The illustrations are very nice, and it is very informative, perhaps too much so for some children, who would prefer a briefer overview.

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The Sweetest Thing. (2014). The sweetest thing. Retrieved April 19, 2020, from https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/The-Sweetest-Thing/Category/-Age-of-Exploration-289372 Use of navigational tools that utilized stars and describes how tools were used then and how they have improved into present day technology.

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Knight, D. (2016). Solar system ACTIVITY, planets, RESEARCH, Facts fill In, INTERACTIVE FAN. Retrieved April 19, 2020, from https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/SOLAR-SYSTEM-ACTIVITY-PLANETS-RESEARCH-FACTS-FILL-IN-INTERACTIVE-FAN-3170617 Activity researching basic information of major planets in the solar system regarding their distance from the sun and physical makeup.

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Solar System Activity, Planets, Research, Facts Fill in, Interactive Fan

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Crash Course Kids. (2019). Following the sun - shadows: Crash course kids. Retrieved April 19, 2020, from https://edpuzzle.com/media/5d884d654f2f3540a3ebe723 Video with questions explaining how the rotation of the Earth and how its relation to shadow length.

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Following the Sun - Shadows: Crash Course Kids

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Easily create beautiful interactive video lessons for your students you can integrate right into your LMS. Track students' progress with hassle-free analytics as you flip your classroom!

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Study Jams. (2020). A day on EARTH: STUDYJAMS! SCIENCE. Retrieved April 19, 2020, from http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/solar-system/day-on-earth.htm Video with questions describing the rotation of Earth and how it effects daylight.

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A Day on Earth: StudyJams! Science | Scholastic.com

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What causes night and day? This activity will teach students about Earth's rotation and how it impacts our days, nights, and seasons.

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Cole, J., &amp; Degen, B. (2010). The magic school bus: Lost in the solar system. New York: Scholastic. Description of the solar system and characteristics of the planets.

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Dots-N-Spots. (2012). Let's learn about weather and the water cycle. Retrieved April 19, 2020, from https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Lets-Learn-About-Weather-and-The-Water-Cycle-162153 The many layers of the atmosphere are described according to how they are positioned in relation to Earth and their function.

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DePaola, T. (1975). The cloud book. (reading Rainbow, 4.). New York: Holiday. Illustrations and a well-crafted description of clouds shows the difference in appearance and type of weather they yield.

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Teaching in the Fast Lane. (2019, December 21). Water cycle activity. Retrieved April 19, 2020, from https://teachinginthefastlane.com/product/water-cycle-activity Movement activity in which students simulate parts of the water cycle to better understand the process.

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Challoner, J. (2019, February 07). The diary of Curious Cuthbert by Jack Challoner. Retrieved April 19, 2020, from https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43910332-the-diary-of-curious-cuthbert Through poetry, a young man expresses his love for science and problem-solving skills using it.

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Meet scientist, inventor, thinker, hero Cuthbert Armeeni, who lives in a land where people use satellites to predict the weather but no o...

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Science Buddies. (2020, January 10). The engineering design process. Retrieved April 19, 2020, from https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/engineering-design-process/engineering-design-process-steps Construction of weather tools to measure elements of weather (speed, rainfall amount) and students notice needs for modification based on performance and construction.

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A series of steps that engineers follow to come up with a solution to a problem.

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Science Buddies. (2020, April 01). Make a rain gauge to study precipitation: Lesson plan. Retrieved April 19, 2020, from https://www.sciencebuddies.org/teacher-resources/lesson-plans/rain-gauge Construction of weather tools to measure elements of weather (speed, rainfall amount) and students notice needs for modification based on performance and construction.

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Make a Rain Gauge to Study Precipitation | Lesson Plan

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In this weather lesson plan, students design and make a rain gauge and use it to measure precipitation over time.

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Science Buddies. (2020, January 10). Make an anemometer to measure wind speed: Lesson plan. Retrieved April 19, 2020, from https://www.sciencebuddies.org/teacher-resources/lesson-plans/make-anemometer-measure-wind-speed Construction of weather tools to measure elements of weather (speed, rainfall amount) and students notice needs for modification based on performance and construction.

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Build an anemometer to measure wind speed using household materials in this fun lesson plan.

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Flocabulary. (2019). Seasons/what causes the seasons Flocabulary. Retrieved April 19, 2020, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVaJwRtmkac The occurrence of different seasons explained by engaging rap song.

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ReadWorks. (2014). The Big Storm. Retrieved April 19, 2020, from https://www.readworks.org/article/The-Big-Storm/033313c7-f4d0-49ef-b99b-23abf3d8040b#!articleTab:content/ Literary selection depicting the behaviors of people during a thunderstorm, showing relevant examples of dangers and safety precautions that occur during severe weather.

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BrainPOP. (1999). Thunderstorms. Retrieved April 19, 2020, from https://www.brainpop.com/science/forcesofnature/thunderstorms/ Video depicting potential destruction caused by severe weather as well as safety precautions people take in order to stay safe.

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What's that rumbling in the distant sky? It's rain! It's lightening! It's a thunderstorm! Tim and Moby investigate these awe-inspiring storms.

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BrainPOP. (1999). Hurricanes. Retrieved April 19, 2020, from https://www.brainpop.com/science/forcesofnature/hurricanes/ Video depicting potential destruction caused by severe weather as well as safety precautions people take in order to stay safe.

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BrainPOP. (1999). Tornadoes. Retrieved April 19, 2020, from https://www.brainpop.com/science/forcesofnature/tornadoes/ Video depicting potential destruction caused by severe weather as well as safety precautions people take in order to stay safe.

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National Weather Service. (2019). National forecast Charts. Retrieved 2019, from https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/noaa/noaad1.gif?1586981726 Symbols represent changes in weather and aid in understanding of how to predict weather.

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Mystery Science. (2018). Why do the STARS change with the seasons? Retrieved April 19, 2020, from https://mysteryscience.com/astronomy/mystery-4/seasonal-patterns-earth-s-orbit/75?r=48856257#slide-id-0 Interactive video lesson to show students examples of different constellations and when they appear in the sky.

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Vocabulary Tip: Rotate vs. Revolve

Two words you will sometimes see to describe the Earth's two movements are "rotate" and "revolve." "Rotate" is the word used to describe Earth's spin around its axis, which it completes once each day. "Revolve" is the word used to describe the Earth's movement in its orbit around the sun, which takes one year to complete.

ROTATE = SPIN
REVOLVE = ORBIT

Both of these words start with the letter "r" and come from Latin, so at first it might be easy to mix them up. But here's a helpful mnemonic device for keeping them straight:

"Rotate has an 'a' like 'axis'."

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Why do the stars change with the seasons?

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Vocabulary Tip: Rotate vs. Revolve Two words you will sometimes see to describe the Earth's two movements are "rotate" and "revolve." "Rotate" is the word used to describe Earth's spin around its axis, which it completes once each day. "Revolve" is the word used to describe the Earth's movement in its orbit around the sun, which takes one year to complete.

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Drimmer, S. W. (2017). Night sky. Washington, DC: National Geographic Society. Read aloud to engage student in constellations and how to recognize the at night.

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4.E.2: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the water cycle and weather and climate patterns.

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4.E.3: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the locations, movements, and patterns of stars and objects in the solar system.

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Legends of Learning. (2020). Become a legend. Retrieved April 19, 2020, from https://app.legendsoflearning.com/teachers/games/learning-objective/948#

Symbols represent changes in weather and aid in understanding of how to predict weather.