7. Seasonal Change
|
This week in science, our meteorologists discussed seasonal wether patterns in Chicago, Illinois. Students recognized that there are four seasons that exhibit different types of weather. When the weather changes, people wear different cloths, play different sports, and even eat different foods. Students completed a series of sorting activities that demonstrated their understanding of how the weather changes from Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall.
|
6. Identifying Bad Weather
05/04/15
Our young meteorologist spent the last two weeks looking at all the bad weather that can exist in the United States. We discussed that we have seen many types of bad weather such as tornadoes, thunderstorms, hurricanes, snowstorms and hail. Students had a chance to learn about what makes each of these types of severe weather so dangerous. We also created safety plans for families who live in areas that experience these types of sever weather.
|
5. What is Precipitation?
04/27/15
While students were collecting weather data for their forecast they realized that precipitation is actually water that falls from the sky, Precipitation comes in four forms: rain, hail, sleet and snow. Meteorologists use weather instruments like rain gauges to measure the amount of precipitation in an area.
|
4. Looking at Weather Forecasts
04/13/15
Our young meteorologists needed to learn about what role they play in informing the public. We took a closer look at the components of a weather forecast. Students looked at forecasts on the internet, newspaper, tv, weather apps on phones and on the radio. Students identified some similarities between all weather forecasts. The temperatures, cloud cover, precipitation, humidity and wind were all a factor. Over the course of the next three weeks students recorded the weather to helps look for patterns. We discussed how weather patterns can also help us predict what weather is coming.
|
3. Designing Technologies to Keep us Safe from the Sun
03/17/15
Now that students know what the sun can do to land and water, I asked them to design a technology that would keep me safe from the sun. I explained that I was trapped on an island and needed their help staying safe from the sun. They were given a list of materials to choose from that included popsicle sticks, fabric, tape, pipe cleaners, cotton balls, notecards and glue. In their notebooks they developed a design and then got to building! Once students were finished construction, they had an opportunity to test their designs on a lego person that desperately needed their help. Below are some pictures of their amazing designs!
|
2. What Does the Sun do to the Earth?
03/10/15
This week we began investigating the sun's role in weather and life here on earth. Kindergarten designed their very first experiment! They were given a list of materials:
They observed that the sand under the lamp was much warmer than the sand left in the dark. Since the earth is covered in more than sand, our scientists decided to try the same test with soil, rocks and water. Our young scientists are beginning to use the scientific method to observe and record data. It was a wonderful week! |
1. What is Weather?
03/05/15
Students began sharing what they know about weather. This is what we came up with.
As the unit continues we will add to this list and revise it. This is a great place for us to start talking about what causes the weather. |
Ms. Lohitsa
Lover of ALL things Science!
Effective teammates:
1) kind
2) responsible
3) share ideas
4) respect others
5) include everyone
Guided questions:
1) What is weather?
2) What causes weather?
3) How can people measure weather?
4) What does the sun do to the earth?
5) Can plants and animals change the environment?
6) How do humans impact the earth?
Links:
Lover of ALL things Science!
Effective teammates:
1) kind
2) responsible
3) share ideas
4) respect others
5) include everyone
Guided questions:
1) What is weather?
2) What causes weather?
3) How can people measure weather?
4) What does the sun do to the earth?
5) Can plants and animals change the environment?
6) How do humans impact the earth?
Links: