Elementary Science Content Project by Isabella Valenzuela https://padlet.com/isabellavalenzuela1998/rrz9vjoqermou7k8 Made by: Isabella Valenzuela en-us 2021-11-09 22:54:02 UTC 2021-11-11 03:58:31 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4d3.png Weather Patterns and associated phenomena isabellavalenzuela1998 https://padlet.com/isabellavalenzuela1998/rrz9vjoqermou7k8/wish/1879648396 Weather patterns are part of the many systems taking place on the earth. Many phenomena are associated with weather, such as wind, storms, clouds, fronts, water cycle, etc. It is important for students to understand weather as it is a repeating cycle that affects many of the things we do on the earth. 


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]]> 2021-11-09 22:54:02 UTC https://padlet.com/isabellavalenzuela1998/rrz9vjoqermou7k8/wish/1879648396 Outline the NC Essential Science Standards K-6 isabellavalenzuela1998 https://padlet.com/isabellavalenzuela1998/rrz9vjoqermou7k8/wish/1879648397 5.E.1 Understand weather patterns and phenomena, making
connections to the weather in a particular place and time.

EEn.2.5  Understand the structure of and processes within our atmosphere.

K.E.1 Understand change and observable patterns of weather that occur from day to day and
throughout the year.

2.E.1 Understand patterns of weather and factors that affect weather.
]]> 2021-11-09 22:54:02 UTC https://padlet.com/isabellavalenzuela1998/rrz9vjoqermou7k8/wish/1879648397 Weather Pattern Terms isabellavalenzuela1998 https://padlet.com/isabellavalenzuela1998/rrz9vjoqermou7k8/wish/1879648398
Weather patterns- a climate tendency

Air pressure system- an area of the Earth's atmosphere that has a particularly high or low pressure compared to the air around it

Warm and Cold Fronts-A cold weather front is defined as the changeover region where a cold air mass is replacing a warmer air mass. Cold weather fronts usually move from northwest to southeast. ... A warm weather front is defined as the changeover region where a warm air mass is replacing a cold air mass.

Wind Patterns- Wind speed and direction are important for monitoring and predicting weather patterns and global climate, and the four major wind systems are the Polar and Tropical Easterlies, the Prevailing Westerlies and the Intertropical Convergence Zone.

Jet Stream- a narrow variable band of very strong predominantly westerly air currents encircling the globe several miles above the earth. There are typically two or three jet streams in each of the northern and southern hemispheres.

El Nino-an irregularly occurring and complex series of climatic changes affecting the equatorial Pacific region and beyond every few years, characterized by the appearance of unusually warm, nutrient-poor water off northern Peru and Ecuador, typically in late December.

Wind speed- describes how fast the air is moving past a certain point.

Wind direction-Wind direction is defined as the direction the wind is coming from

Precipitation-rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground.

Temperature-Temperature is a degree of hotness or coldness the can be measured using a thermometer.

Definitions from study.com, climateandweather.net, Oxford languages,


]]> 2021-11-09 22:54:02 UTC https://padlet.com/isabellavalenzuela1998/rrz9vjoqermou7k8/wish/1879648398 5 children's book about Weather isabellavalenzuela1998 https://padlet.com/isabellavalenzuela1998/rrz9vjoqermou7k8/wish/1879648399 1. "What will the weather be?" by Linda Dewitt 
The book is centered around teaching weather patterns, and describes various vocabulary words with illustrations. There isn't a story to this book, but it is nice that there are so many definitions and pictures to put with those words. 

2. "When the storm comes" by Linda Ashman 
This story is one that shows what happens to a mixture of animals and families when a storm comes rolling in, and what they do afterwards. The story is written in rhymes and it quite entertaining to not only read, but watch. The illustrations give clues to some of the words that smaller children may not know. 

3. "A Wonderful World of Weather" by Kay Barnham 
The main character of the story is a little girl who teaches the reader about weather. She teaches the audience about hot and cold weather as well as storms and different clouds. I like this book because although it wasn't a story, it felt like one because of the narrator. 

4. "The Meteorologist in me" by Brittany Shipp 
First off, this book is great for ELL students as their is a Spanish translation. The book follows Summer, who loves weather and tries to show others that she is indeed a meteorologist. Her brothers don't believe her, but she knows that if she just believes in herself, she could be just like the weather lady, April Showers. All of the characters in the book are named after different weather concepts. It was a great story that incorporated earth science. 

5. "How the Weather Works: A Hands-on Guide to Our Changing Climate" by Christians Dorian 
I chose this book because it would be a great classroom library edition for students to explore. It has pop-out page features that show different facts and vocabulary for kids.



]]> 2021-11-09 22:54:02 UTC https://padlet.com/isabellavalenzuela1998/rrz9vjoqermou7k8/wish/1879648399 Interactive Weather Websites for children isabellavalenzuela1998 https://padlet.com/isabellavalenzuela1998/rrz9vjoqermou7k8/wish/1879648400 1) https://web.extension.illinois.edu/treehouse/activities.cfmrt 
This page features different concepts within the weather patterns topics and has descriptions, vocabulary, and activities for students. 

2) https://www.sciencekids.co.nz/weather.html
This website is filled with many different things for students to do regarding weather patterns. I especially like the fun facts page and the quizzes students can take to learn more about weather. It also features games and videos. 

3)https://climatekids.nasa.gov/menu/weather-and-climate/
Something interesting about this page is that it was created by NASA and it's platform is extremely user-friendly. There are a variety of articles related to weather patterns but the coolest part of the website is the live satellite views of different NASA missions studying weather. ]]> 2021-11-09 22:54:02 UTC https://padlet.com/isabellavalenzuela1998/rrz9vjoqermou7k8/wish/1879648400 List at least 10 forms of teaching resources that would assist in creating a unit plan for this science topic. isabellavalenzuela1998 https://padlet.com/isabellavalenzuela1998/rrz9vjoqermou7k8/wish/1879648402 1. https://msdilworth5th.weebly.com/weather-5e1.html

Ms. Dilworth's fifth grade weather website covers the standards for 5.E.1 and includes the essential questions, a unit study guide, vocabulary, articles, practice, and even extensions. 

2. https://wheretomorrowbegins.org/climb/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/5.E.1-Unit.pdf

This pdf source features a lengthy lesson plan unit for 5.E.1, where you will find step by step activities and learning objectives for your students. 

3. https://ie.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/277/2019/09/5th-Grade-Weather_Final-Version_Web.pdf 

This pdf was designed by UNC's department of environment for the Chapel Hill Carroboro Schools, and features 16 different learning activities/lessons with outdoor enhancements, online literacy connections, and more! This was one of my favorite documents to come upon will researching since it is filled with engaging ideas. Teacher prep, work pages, answer keys, video clips, etc. are also included.

4. https://egvideos.com/video/north-carolina/grade-5/science/5.e.1.1,3/weather-conditions

This webpage has a very detailed and helpful video that shows the causes of weather conditions in North Carolina. 

5. https://www.cabarrus.k12.nc.us/cms/lib/NC01910456/Centricity/domain/527/curriculum/science/5thScienceUnit5.pdf

This pdf is a desired results page for what teachers should want to accomplish when reviewing standard 5.E.1. The essential questions, objectives, and key vocabulary terms will help any teacher narrow down the things they must do for this standard. 

6. https://quizizz.com/admin/quiz/5def990ea498db001d654c98/5e1-review

This webpage is different from the other sources I have listed because it has quizzes teachers can use, and it's platform allows for students to type in the class code for easy grading and score evaluation. The website has quizzes over the individual themes found with 5.E.1. 

7. https://www.ixl.com/science/grade-5

The IXL website has many different fifth grade science categories to practice, but features a weather and climate portion that students can do for individual practice. More specifically, this section allows for students to practice reading graphs.

8. https://www.generationgenius.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Intro-to-Weather-Lesson-Plan-GG.pdf

This is a lesson plan a teacher could use if they are looking at teaching K-2. Students will learn ESS2.D: weather is the combination of sunlight, wind, snow or rain and temperature in a particular region at a particular time. People measure these conditions to describe and record the weather and to notice patterns over time. 

9. https://climate.ncsu.edu/learn/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/04/5th-Grade-Air-Masses-Weather.pdf 

This is a fifth grade lesson done by NC State which covers 5.E.1.1 and 5.E.1.3. This lesson plan gives detailed instructions and includes an engaging activity over air masses. 
Other information is located inside the pdf that would be helpful. 

10. https://unctv.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/buac17-k2-sci-ess-lpwhatweather/what-is-weather/ 

This last source is geared toward K-2, and is a lesson plan done by PBSlearning and is formatted to link to google classroom for your students. There is an interactive lesson on the webpage for students and teachers regarding weather. ]]> 2021-11-09 22:54:02 UTC https://padlet.com/isabellavalenzuela1998/rrz9vjoqermou7k8/wish/1879648402 Outline of a Unit Plan isabellavalenzuela1998 https://padlet.com/isabellavalenzuela1998/rrz9vjoqermou7k8/wish/1879648404 2021-11-09 22:54:02 UTC https://padlet.com/isabellavalenzuela1998/rrz9vjoqermou7k8/wish/1879648404 Assessments isabellavalenzuela1998 https://padlet.com/isabellavalenzuela1998/rrz9vjoqermou7k8/wish/1879648405 https://quizizz.com/admin/quiz/5def990ea498db001d654c98/5e1-review

This website has quizzes that a teacher can use to gather information and check for understanding. The teacher creates a "classroom" and the students type in a code to take the online quiz. This quiz is specifically a 5.E.1 review, but there are others such as warm/cold fronts, weather fronts, extreme weather patterns, etc. ]]> 2021-11-09 22:54:02 UTC https://padlet.com/isabellavalenzuela1998/rrz9vjoqermou7k8/wish/1879648405 Additional teaching resources... isabellavalenzuela1998 https://padlet.com/isabellavalenzuela1998/rrz9vjoqermou7k8/wish/1879648406 I chose this article from the NSTA journal as it features information regarding using technology in the classroom. Within the weather unit, I found a ton of digital resources that could be helpful. This article highlights information about using such resources to the advantage of our students.

Buchholz, B., Pyles, D., Hash, P., & Hagaman, K. (n.d.). Teaching Comprehension in the Digital Age. Retrieved from https://www.nsta.org/science-and-children/science-and-children-mayjune-2021/teaching-comprehension-digital-age]]> 2021-11-09 22:54:02 UTC https://padlet.com/isabellavalenzuela1998/rrz9vjoqermou7k8/wish/1879648406 Science Education Research isabellavalenzuela1998 https://padlet.com/isabellavalenzuela1998/rrz9vjoqermou7k8/wish/1879648407
The Effects of CAI and Hands-On Activities
Students' Attitudes and Weather Knowledge 
by Catherine Gardner Patricia E.Simon
Department of Science Education 
University of Georgia 

"The purpose of this study was to determine if a combination of computer assisted instruction (CAI) with hands-on science activities would significantly enhance students' abilities in the cognitive and affective domains. The study consisted of three treatments. Treatment one (47 students) included a hands-on activities emphasis. A second treatment (46 students) included the hands-on activities in combination with the Weatherschool software program. The Weatherschool Meteorology program was selected because of its compatibility with the local science curriculum topics, appropriate grade school reading level, and its flexibility to be integrated within the curriculum. The third treatment (21 students) did not contain either hands-on activities nor CAI, but employed more text-based learning. Hands-on activities appeared to increase scores from pretest to posttest. Included in this paper are the introduction, the methodology, results, summary, and implications. (KR)"


"Based on the results from this preliminary study, hands-on activities resulted in increased scores from pretest to post-test. When combining hands-on activities and CAI, the gains from pretest to post-test scores were significantly higher than the gains with only hands-on treatment."

Gardner, Catherine M., et al. “The Effects of CAI and Hands-On Activities on Elementary Students Attitudes and Weather Knowledge.” School Science and Mathematics, vol. 92, no. 6, 1992, pp. 334–336. ERIC, https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1949-8594.1992.tb15600.x.

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