Topic: Weather
Performance Expectation:
3-ESS2-1: Represent data in tables and graphical displays to describe typical weather conditions expected during a particular season.
Disciplinary Core Idea:
Science and Engineering Practice: Cross Cutting Concept:
Scientists record patterns of the
weather across different times
and areas so that they can make
predictions about what kind of
weather might happen next.
Represent data in tables and various
graphical displays (bar graphs,
pictographs and/or pie charts) to
reveal patterns that indicate
relationships.
Patterns of change can be used to
make predictions.
HOT Questions
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Literacy:
Is there a pattern to this data?
What is the evidence for the pattern?
What predictions can I make based on this pattern?
How can I explain this pattern?
How can I best communicate this data?
How does this pattern compare to other patterns I’ve learned about?
Math:
MP.2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively.
MP.4 Model with mathematics.
MP.5 Use appropriate tools strategically.
3.MD.A.2 Measure and estimate liquid volumes
and masses of objects using standard units of
grams (g), kilograms (kg), and liters (l). Add,
subtract, multiply, or divide to solve one-step
word problems involving masses or volumes that
are given in the same units, e.g., by using
drawings (such as a beaker with a measurement
scale) to represent the problem.
3.MD.B.3 Draw a scaled picture graph and a
scaled bar graph to represent a data set with
several categories. Solve one- and two-step
“how many more” and “how many less”
problems using information presented in bar
graphs.
Learning Target: “I Can”
GAP Skill:
I can identify basic weather tools and their uses.
I can use a variety of weather tools, including thermometer, anemometer, wind vane, and rain gauge
Knowledge:
I can identify and compare characteristics of different seasons
Reasoning and Skills:
I can analyze weather data in a table to determine patterns in each season.
I can analyze pictographs and bar graphs to determine weather patterns.
I can use a table to collect weather data.
I can use weather patterns to describe typical weather conditions for each season.
I can use weather patterns to make predictions about future weather.
Product:
I can create a table to show weather data.
I can create a bar graph and pictograph to show weather data.
Key Vocabulary:
Rain gauge
Pictograph
Predictions
Thermometer
Wind vane
Data
Temperature
Anemometer
Bar graph
Patterns
Wind Direction
Formative Assessment Plan
Target
I can identify basic weather
tools and their uses.
Target Type
Assessment Type
Knowledge
Selected Response
Reasoning
Constructed Response
Skill
Personal Communication
Formative Assessment Options
Precipitation
I can use a variety of
weather tools, including
thermometer, anemometer,
wind vane, and rain gauge
I can identify and compare
characteristics of different
seasons
I can analyze weather data
in a table to determine
patterns in each season.
I can analyze pictographs
and bar graphs to determine
weather patterns.
I can use a table to collect
weather data.
Product
Performance Assessment
Knowledge
Selected Response
Reasoning
Constructed Response
Skill
Personal Communication
Product
Performance Assessment
Knowledge
Selected Response
Reasoning
Constructed Response
Skill
Personal Communication
Product
Performance Assessment
Knowledge
Selected Response
Reasoning
Constructed Response
Skill
Personal Communication
Product
Performance Assessment
Knowledge
Selected Response
Reasoning
Constructed Response
Skill
Personal Communication
Product
Performance Assessment
Knowledge
Selected Response
Reasoning
Constructed Response
I can use weather patterns to
describe typical weather
conditions for each season.
I can use weather patterns to
make predictions about
future weather.
I can create a table to show
weather data.
I can create a bar graph and
pictograph to show weather
data.
Activities:
Skill
Personal Communication
Product
Performance Assessment
Knowledge
Selected Response
Reasoning
Constructed Response
Skill
Personal Communication
Product
Performance Assessment
Knowledge
Selected Response
Reasoning
Constructed Response
Skill
Personal Communication
Product
Performance Assessment
Knowledge
Selected Response
Reasoning
Constructed Response
Skill
Personal Communication
Product
Performance Assessment
Knowledge
Selected Response
Reasoning
Constructed Response
Skill
Personal Communication
Product
Performance Assessment