Weather Upon Us
Author: Sue Marquart, Laura McGrath, and Laura Parmeter
School District:
Madrid-Waddington Central School District
Intended Audience:
Content Area: Science and Math
Course Title: Promethean Science and Math: Weather and Temperature
Grade Level: 3
Technology Integration:
Technology Hardware: Promethean Board Computer,and Internet Access
Technology Software: Promethean Active Studio Professional
Internet Resources: Brain Pop, Google, Promethean Planet
Other Content Areas for STEM Integration:
Content Area: Science,and Math
New York State Learning Standards and Performance Indicators Addressed by this Learning Experience:
Include the full wording of the standard(s) and specific performance indicator(s).
Math, and Science
Standard 1: Analysis, Inquiry, and Design
#2. Deductive and inductive reasoning are used to reach mathematical conclusions.
* Students will use simple logical reasoning to develop conclusions, recognizing that patterns and relationships present in the environment assist them in reaching these conclusions.
Standard 4: Physical Setting
#3. Matter is made up of particles whose properties determine the observable characteristics of matter and its relactivity.
* Students will describe chemical and physical changes, including changes in states of matter.
Problem Statement:
This should be posed as a problem that students will be addressing. This will be the focus of the learning experience.
How do we determine the weather?
Essential Question:
This is one focus question that promotes inquiry based learning and allows for multiple solutions and processes.
What is weather and what is the relationship between weather and temperature?
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this learning experience students will be able to:
Students will be able to identify Celsius and Fahrenheit temperatures
Students will be able to identify the stages in the water cycle and forms of precipitation.
Necessary Resources:
List all materials that the teacher or students need to complete this learning experience.
Textbook(s), Workbook(s): Scott Foresman textbook and Saxon Math Grade 3 student worksheets
Reference Book(s): Scottforesman reading text grade 3 and assorted trade books
Handout(s): Saxon guided paractice and Science lesson review sheets
Other: math manipulatives, pencil, paper, crayons, internet resources, Brain Pop
Steps for Implementing Learning Experience:
List the actions that take place during this learning experience.
1. Students will participate/brainstorm prior knowledge about weather and temperature
2. Introduce science and math vocabulary to students
3. Read related textbook pages and complete worksheet regarding weather topic
4. Using the promethean flipchart on weather and temperature students will practice and review previously read materials
Instructional Modifications:
List all modifications to the classroom setting as well as those used to enhance learning for all students.
Promethean visual aids, math manipulatives and teacher model
Time used for Planning:
Time spent without students to prepare.
20 minutes
Time for Implementation & Assessment:
List each day that the learning experience occurs along with the timeframe of the day in minutes.
30 minutes times 10 -12 days
Assessment Tools:
List all forms of assessment for the learning experience.
Informal and qualitative assessment, discussion and checking for understanding during and after flipchart presentation, flipchart activote assessment
Formal written assessmments, Saxon and teacher created assessments
Reflection:
Share the pros and cons of the learning experience. State any modifications that you would make next time this lesson is implemented.
Pros: Students were able to retain the steps in the water cycle
Students were actively engaged in all aspects of the learning experience
Students with learning disabilities were able to successfully interact and participate using the Promethean Program
Students were able to apply knowledge to solve problems and complete work
Student Work:
Attach one sample of student work that demonstrates a mastery, average, or below average level.
Rigor and Relevance Target:
The Rigor/Relevance Framework has four quadrants. Each is labeled with a term that characterizes the learning performance of the student at that level. Select the quadrant that is most appropriate regarding this learning experience.
Provide Supporting Information to Validate the Quadrant in Which This Learning Experience is Located.
This learning experience is located in the application quadrant. First students recalled prior knowledge of topic using KWL format discussion. Then students aquired knowledge through the use of text, supplemental reading and internet resources. Students then used this knowledge to solve temperature and weather related problems. Students reviewed using the science and temperature Promethean flipchart. Students were then able to apply their knowledge to real life situations through skits, role play,and assessments.
