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1 Grade 1 Earth Science Module Weather In a code such as D.1, the 5 indicates the science standards, the 2 indicates the physical science standard within the set of science standards, the 4 indicates a first grade cumulative progress indicator, the D indicates a strand or theme within the science standards, and the 1 indicates the first of the first grade cumulative progress indicators within the D strand.
2 In completing the work in Lessons 1 and 2 of Weather, students are expected to develop understandings and skills including: Weather changes from day to day and week to week. Features of weather include cloud cover, precipitation, wind, and temperature. Observing the weather by using the senses. Discussing and recording information about weather features. Design and follow simple plans using systematic observations to explore questions and predictions. (5.1.4.B.1) Measure, gather, evaluate, and share evidence using tools and technologies. (5.1.4.B.2)
3 Page 2 In completing the work in Lessons 3-10 of Weather, students are expected to develop understandings and skills including: Tools used to measure different features of weather include wind scales, thermometers, and rain gauges. Identify patterns in data collected from basic weather instruments. (5.4.4.F.1) Observe daily cloud patterns, types of precipitation, and temperature, and categorize the clouds by the conditions that form precipitation. (5.4.4.G.2) Using simple tools to estimate wind speed and measure temperature and rainfall. Use outcomes of investigations to build and refine questions, models, and explanations. (5.1.4.A.2) Design and follow simple plans using systematic observations to explore questions and predictions. (5.1.4.B.1) Measure, gather, evaluate, and share evidence using tools and technologies. (5.1.4.B.2)
4 Page 3 Monitor and reflect on one s own knowledge regarding how ideas change over time. (5.1.4.C.1) Revise predictions or explanations on the basis of learning new information. (5.1.4.C.2) Present evidence to interpret and/or predict cause-and-effect outcomes of investigations. (5.1.4.C.3) Actively participate in discussions about student data, questions, and understandings. (5.1.4.D.1) Work collaboratively to pose, refine, and evaluate questions, investigations, models, and theories. (5.1.4.D.2) Demonstrate how to safely use tools, instruments, and supplies. (5.1.4.D.3) In completing the work in Lessons 11, 13, and 14 of Weather, students are expected to develop understandings and skills including: Features of weather include cloud cover, precipitation, wind, and temperature. Tools used to measure different features of weather include wind scales, thermometers, and rain gauges. Identify common objects as solids, liquids, or gases. (5.2.2.A.2) Observe and discuss evaporation and condensation. (5.4.2.G.1) Identify and use water conservation practices. (5.4.2.G.2)
5 Observe daily cloud patterns, types of precipitation, and temperature, and categorize the clouds by the conditions that form precipitation. (5.4.4.G.2) Explain how clouds form. (5.4.4.G.1) Observing the weather by using the senses. Discussing and recording information about weather features. Observing differences in types of clouds. Use outcomes of investigations to build and refine questions, models, and explanations. (5.1.4.A.2) Design and follow simple plans using systematic observations to explore questions and predictions. (5.1.4.B.1) Measure, gather, evaluate, and share evidence using tools and technologies. (5.1.4.B.2) Monitor and reflect on one s own knowledge regarding how ideas change over time. (5.1.4.C.1) Revise predictions or explanations on the basis of learning new information. (5.1.4.C.2) Page 4
6 Page 5 Present evidence to interpret and/or predict cause-and-effect outcomes of investigations. (5.1.4.C.3) Actively participate in discussions about student data, questions, and understandings. (5.1.4.D.1) Work collaboratively to pose, refine, and evaluate questions, investigations, models, and theories. (5.1.4.D.2) Demonstrate how to safely use tools, instruments, and supplies. (5.1.4.D.3) In completing the work in Lessons 12 of Weather, students are expected to develop understandings and skills including: Weather affects the decisions people make about the clothing they will wear and about their outside activities. Conducting experiments and drawing conclusions about appropriate clothing for different types of weather. Use outcomes of investigations to build and refine questions, models, and explanations. (5.1.4.A.2) Design and follow simple plans using systematic observations to explore questions and predictions. (5.1.4.B.1) Measure, gather, evaluate, and share evidence using tools and technologies. (5.1.4.B.2)
7 Page 6 Monitor and reflect on one s own knowledge regarding how ideas change over time. (5.1.4.C.1) Revise predictions or explanations on the basis of learning new information. (5.1.4.C.2) Present evidence to interpret and/or predict cause-and-effect outcomes of investigations. (5.1.4.C.3) Actively participate in discussions about student data, questions, and understandings. (5.1.4.D.1) Work collaboratively to pose, refine, and evaluate questions, investigations, models, and theories. (5.1.4.D.2) Demonstrate how to safely use tools, instruments, and supplies. (5.1.4.D.3) In completing the work in Lessons 15, 16, and 17 of Weather, students are expected to develop understandings and skills including: Meteorologists are scientists who study, observe, and record information about the weather and who use that information to forecast the weather. Weather changes from day to day and week to week. Features of weather include cloud cover, precipitation, wind, and temperature.
8 Identify patterns in data collected from basic weather instruments. (5.4.4.F.1) Page 7 Organizing weather data on graphs and long-term data collection charts. Interpreting and summarizing long-term weather data. Use outcomes of investigations to build and refine questions, models, and explanations. (5.1.4.A.2) Monitor and reflect on one s own knowledge regarding how ideas change over time. (5.1.4.C.1) Revise predictions or explanations on the basis of learning new information. (5.1.4.C.2) Present evidence to interpret and/or predict cause-and-effect outcomes of investigations. (5.1.4.C.3) Actively participate in discussions about student data, questions, and understandings. (5.1.4.D.1) Work collaboratively to pose, refine, and evaluate questions, investigations, models, and theories. (5.1.4.D.2) Demonstrate how to safely use tools, instruments, and supplies. (5.1.4.D.3)
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