Teacher:
School:
Essential
Question(s)
NGSS
Grade/Subject:
K/ Science
Week of:
What are examples of qualitative observations of local weather?
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. (K-ESS2-1)
Lesson
Objective
Opening/
Do Now
Description of Each
Instructional Component
I can
describe
temperature
patterns by
making
observations in
a daily journal
with 80%
accuracy
Circle Time
(5 minutes)
Brainpop Video
https://jr.brainp
op.com/math/m
easurement/te
mperature/
1.Mini- Lesson (I Do)Teacher introduces
“Weather” and
“Temperature” by use of a
Power point. (7-21 and2440 )
http://www.trento
n.k12.nj.us/files/_7
PBtr_/c916010c75
6cd4fa3745a49013
852ec4/Unit_5__Weather__Climat
e__Presentation_Slid
es.pdf
The teacher will read over
slides, thinking aloud,
“What is weather? What is
temperature? How do you
measure the temperature?
“Introducing key words
weather, meteorologists,
wind, heat, moisture, sun,
forecast, temperature and
thermometer.
*What is
weather?
SWBAT
Use and share
observations of
local weather
conditions to
describe patterns
over time.
Have students
draw a form of
weather in
which they
would wear
shorts. Share
with class.
Or
Circle Time
Youtube Video
How’s the
Weather?
https://www.yo
utube.com/watc
h?v=rD6FRDd9H
Teacher will give minilesson on thermometer
Formative
Assessments:
Checks for
Understanding
1. PowerPoint
Questions (Slide1721 and 38-40)
2. Observations
Differentiation/
Modifications
Closing/
Reflection/
Assessment
Possible Centers
Temperature Labs
*Describing
Weather
Temperature
Center (Slide 28-31)
<Students will use
materials to
practice observing
temperature using
thermometers>
Weather Journal
Post
Observation:
* What patterns
did you record
in temperature
for am vs pm?
Were
temperatures in
the am cooler?
Or warmer?
What may be
the reason?
*Simple
Thermometer
Creation Lab (Slides
33-35) <Students
will use materials to
build their own
thermometer>
Special Education
and or ELL*Pacing(provide
ample time for lab
task and
observation
recordings)
*Simple Language
Materials/
Resources
Used
Two bowls
Ice
Warm Water
Thermometer
Weather
Journal
Paper Square
Food Coloring
*What pattern
did you see in
Cold Water
the temperature
during the
Markers
month?
Glass Bottle
*What indicator Computer
(warm, cold,
frigid, etc) was it Youtube
the most this
month? The
BrainPop
least?
Weather and
Describing
Climate
ew
Have students
draw a form of
weather in
which they
would wear
shorts. Share
with class.
and temperature
indicators. Labeling
describing words for
temperature and colors
using slide 36 and an
anchor chart.
2.We Do- See formative
assessment 1
3.Weather Journal/Labs
(You Do)
Unit 5-Weather and
Climate (Weather Journal
Page 6-8)
Students will record data in
a weather journal. The
focus will be on
temperature. Students will
interpret the data at the
end of the unit and discuss
any patterns that they
observe.
http://www.trenton.k12.nj.
us/files/_7PBtu_/73dd3595
2ff34da43745a49013852ec
4/Unit_5__Weather__Climate__Weather_Journal.pdf
Describing Temperature
Weather Lab
Put ice in one bowl and
warm water in another and
compare using
thermometers. (Slides 2831)
*Create Vocabulary
cards with vocab
terms and pictures
*Teacher can create
a large font anchor
chart for Weather
indicators/ and
temperature
language including
pictures and key
terms
*Anchor chart for
tools used during
lab
*Deliver minilesson in small
groups
*Group students
with partners to
complete lab
observations
*Modify
assessment
questions from lab
observations
*Create a semantic
map of
temperature
indicators (hot(red)
cold (blue),etc)
*Model lab
observation
task/recordings
*Allow oral
responses to lab
assessment or
drawn responses
Visual- Use pictures
Weather
Temperature
Lab
*How did the
indicator change
from when it
was in the bowl
with ice and the
bowl with warm
water?
Powerpoint
Build a Simple
Thermometer- Using the
proper materials; students
will build their own
thermometer. (Slides 3335)
to record
temperature;Create
vocabulary
flashcard with
words and pictures
that depict each
word
Bodily KinestheticHands-on
investigations
during labs and
observations
Musical- Listen to
Youtube weather
song)
InterpersonalGroup students
together with a
partner to perform
labs/recording task
encouraging
students to discuss
their observations
through prompted
questions and turn
and talk
discussions.
IntrapersonalAllow student to
perform lab
independently with
moderate
prompting and
discussion. Give
students journal
starts to privately
record observations
from lab.
Linguistic-Have
students perform
task announcing
vocabulary terms as
they spot them.
Logical- prompt
students to explain
reasons for
temperature
changes or
measurements