WEATHER, energy & matter
In this unit students learn that weather on Earth is affected by many variables; follows predictable patterns; and is measured and described as data by scientific instrument. The unit focuses on the how weather is generated and observed. Students will explore local weather conditions and apply their understanding to other climates. By the end of the unit, students analyze weather patterns and determine some causes for differences in weather conditions around the world.
WEATHER
5.E.1 Understand weather patterns and phenomena, making connections to the weather in a particular place and time.
5.E.1.1 Compare daily and seasonal changes in weather conditions (including wind speed and direction, precipitation, and temperature) and patterns.
5.E.1.2 Predict upcoming weather events from weather data collected through observation and measurements.
5.E.1.3 Explain how global patterns such as the jet stream and water currents influence local weather in measurable terms such as temperature, wind direction and speed, and precipitation.
ENERGY
5.P.3 Explain how the properties of some materials change as a result of heating and cooling.
5.P.3.1 Explain the effects of the transfer of heat (either by direct contact or at a distance) that occurs between objects at different temperatures. (conduction, convection, or radiation)
5.P.3.2 Explain how heating and cooling affect some materials and how this relates to their purpose and practical applications.
MATTER
5.P.2 Understand the interactions of matter and energy and the changes that occur.
5.P.2.1 Explain how the sun's energy impacts the processes of the water cycle (including evaporation, transpiration, condensation, precipitation, and runoff).*
5.P.2.2 Compare the weight of an object to the sum of the weight of its parts before and after an interaction.
5.P.2.3 Summarize properties of original materials, and the new material(s) formed, to demonstrate that a change has occurred.
5.E.1 Understand weather patterns and phenomena, making connections to the weather in a particular place and time.
5.E.1.1 Compare daily and seasonal changes in weather conditions (including wind speed and direction, precipitation, and temperature) and patterns.
5.E.1.2 Predict upcoming weather events from weather data collected through observation and measurements.
5.E.1.3 Explain how global patterns such as the jet stream and water currents influence local weather in measurable terms such as temperature, wind direction and speed, and precipitation.
ENERGY
5.P.3 Explain how the properties of some materials change as a result of heating and cooling.
5.P.3.1 Explain the effects of the transfer of heat (either by direct contact or at a distance) that occurs between objects at different temperatures. (conduction, convection, or radiation)
5.P.3.2 Explain how heating and cooling affect some materials and how this relates to their purpose and practical applications.
MATTER
5.P.2 Understand the interactions of matter and energy and the changes that occur.
5.P.2.1 Explain how the sun's energy impacts the processes of the water cycle (including evaporation, transpiration, condensation, precipitation, and runoff).*
5.P.2.2 Compare the weight of an object to the sum of the weight of its parts before and after an interaction.
5.P.2.3 Summarize properties of original materials, and the new material(s) formed, to demonstrate that a change has occurred.
what is weather?
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what is air? |
Air Around Us |
STUDY JAMS
BRAIN POP VIDEOS
Weather Instruments
discovery edUCATION VIDEOS
VIDEOS FOR WEATHER TERMS
EL NINO
Clouds
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Cumulo- Nimbo- Strato- Cirro-
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CONVECTION CURRENTS and WINDS
Convection Currents
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Local & Global Winds
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High and Low Pressure
Fronts
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which heats and cools faster - water or soil ?
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WARM AIR RISES
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Convection LabS
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