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Unit Title: Water & Weather: 4th Grade Suggested Duration: 1 quarter

Stage 1 Desired Results

Enduring Understandings

Water can be in a liquid, solid or gas and can go back and forth from one form to another.

Physical and chemical properties of water change based on temperature

Water is found in different places on earth.

The Southwest/Arizona gets water from different sources.

Water left in an open container evaporates while water left in a closed container does not.

Some events in nature have a repeating pattern. The weather changes from day to day but things such as temperature and rain (or snow) tend to be high, medium or low in the same months every year.

Weather is a daily occurrence but climate occurs over an extended period of time.

A thermometer, rain gauge, barometer, wind vane and anemometer are instruments used to track and predict weather.

Essential Questions

Are we drinking the same water that was on Earth a million years ago?

What form does water take on Earth and what happens to it on a daily basis?

How does water change from gas to liquid to solid?

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REVISED: How does water cycle?

How are properties of water affected by temperature?

What are the forms of precipitation?

Where does Arizona and the Southwest get their water?

Where does water go in a drought?

How can we conserve water?

Why is conservation of water important?

How do we differentiate between weather & climate?

How we predict, measure, and interpret weather data?

How do meteorologists use thermometers, rain gauges, barometers, wind vanes and anemometers to track and predict weather?

Standards assessed in this unit

S6C3PO1 Identify the sources of water within an environment

S6C3PO2 Describe the distribution of water on the Earth’s surface

S6C3PO3 Differentiate between weather and climate as they relate to the southwestern United States

S6C3P04 Measure changes in weather (precipitation, wind speed, barometric pressure)

S6C3PO5 Interpret the symbols on a weather map or chart to identify the following temperatures: temperatures, fronts, precipitation

S6C3PO6 Compare weather conditions in various location (regions of AZ, various U.S. cities, coastal vs. interior geographical regions)

S6C3PO7 Identify physical and chemical properties of water (

S6C3PO8 Identify temperatures at which water changes phases

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REVISED: S6C3PO9 Define condensation, evaporation, and precipitation surface runoff

S6C3PO10 Learn and practice ways to use water efficiently water efficiently (water conservation)

S6C3PO11 Describe how water is “recycled” in the hydrologic (water) cycle

S6C3PO12 Review the water cycle

Embedded Standards

S1C2PO3Conduct controlled investigations (e.g., related to erosion, plant life cycles, weather, magnetism) in life, physical, and earth and space sciences

S1C2P05 Record data in an organized and appropriate format (e.g., t-chart, table, list, written log).

S1C3PO1 Analyze data obtained in a scientific investigation to identify trends.

S3C1PO2Evaluate the consequences of environmental occurrences that happen either rapidly (e.g., fire, flood, tornado) or over a long period of time

Learning Goals and Scales

Learning Goal and Scale

Stage 2: Assessment Evidence

Assessment Suggestions (Hyperlinked) Annotated Assessment Responses (Hyperlinked)

Stage 3: Plan for Learning

Sequenced Learning Targets and Suggested Resources (Hyperlinked and would include suggested instructional strategies)

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Important Notes before Starting

Notes:

● Review the terms weathering, erosion and deposition from 3rd grade. These terms are integrated throughout the 4th grade curriculum.

● To access Readworks.org passages you will need to register for a free account. You can register at http://www.readworks.org/user/register

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Misconceptions:

● The water cycle only involves liquid and solids

● Students understand evaporation involves water going into the atmosphere but when an object, like a wet towel, is left outside, they may not understand the water also evaporates into the air.

● Make sure that students understand that water does not disappear, it changes states and exists even though we cannot see it. Help students see evaporation both inside and outside the classroom so they do not think evaporation always means going into the clouds. Water exists in the air around us.

● Raindrops are tear dropped shaped

Lesson Title Duration Lesson Summary: Students will….

Assessment Notes

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REVISED: 1 Introduction to Water 1 day *Circle map (share prior

knowledge)Video: A First Look: Water

2 Looking at Water (FOSS) Inv. 1 Lesson 1

1 - 2 days Complete experiment to see how water reacts on different surfaces.

Experiment paper - Student sheet #2 called Water on Surfaces

(file in Tdrive and in FOSS Binder – Investigation Duplication Masters; Response Sheet Water on Surfaces)

FOSS Kit Binder Inv. 1 p. 8-13

Introduce the word properties

Work in science notebook (optional)

Teacher provides: printer paper, paper towels

3 Surface Tension (FOSS) Inv. 1 Lesson 2

1 - 2 days Complete experiment to learn about one property of water called surface tension.

Experiment paper - Student sheet #3 called Surface Tension

(file in Tdrive and in FOSS Binder – Investigation Duplication Masters; Response Sheet Surface Tension)

FOSS Kit Binder Inv. 1 p. 14-18

Introduce words surface tension and dome.

Teacher has to provide dish detergent and salt. If want to wash pennies provide vinegar.

4 Water on a Slope (FOSS) Inv. 1 Lesson 3

1 - 2 days Complete experiment to test what happens to water on a slope.

Experiment paper - Student sheet #4 called Water Slope Writing Response

FOSS Kit Binder Inv. 1 p. 19-23

Introduce the words slope and flow.

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(file in Tdrive and in FOSS Binder – Investigation Duplication Masters; Response Sheet Water Observations)

Make sure students understand the 3 actions of water on a slope

● Water flows down a slope● Larger beads of water will

move faster ● Water flows faster the steeper

the slope.

Teacher has to provide: textbooks to make slopes.

5 Hot and Cold Water (FOSS) Inv. 2 Lesson 1

(This experiment takes a lot of prep time - start setting up the day before)

1 - 2 days Complete the experiment to construct a thermometer to see what happens when water is heated and cooled.

*Students will learn at what temperature freezes and boils.

Experiment paper - Student sheet #6 called Build a Thermometer (file in Tdrive and in FOSS Binder – Investigation Duplication Masters; Build a Thermometer)

FOSS Kit Binder Inv. 2 p. 8-13

Introduce the words expand, contract, thermometer

Teacher must have hot water ready and bag of ice (water must be very cold).

Make sure students know water:

● freezes at 32⁰ F (0⁰ C) ● boils at 212⁰ F (100⁰ C)

6 Water Cycle review 4-5 days Review water cycle steps and vocabulary.

Water Cycle poster

Rubric page 20 in KSD Goldenrod spiral teacher guide.

Bill Nye full water cycle episode found on YouTube

SchoolTube link for Bill Nye Water

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ReadWorks: “Weather: The Water Cycle”

Cycle Video

Magic School Bus: “Wet All Over” Video

Water cycle songs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWb4KlM2vts&spfreload=5

Students need to identify and define

● Evaporation● Condensation ● Precipitation● Surface Run Off

Students need to know the distribution of water

● ¾ of Earth is water● 97% of water on Earth is salt

water in oceans● 2% of water on Earth is frozen● 1% of water on Earth is

freshwater

If time allows: do Inv. 3 lesson 2 Evaporation Locations

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REVISED: Possible Technology/Writing Project:

Water Cycle Story on Share/Pixie/Frames. Students show their knowledge of the water cycle by creating a digital presentation of the water cycle as told through a water drop. Rubric can be found on page 23 of in KSD Goldenrod spiral teacher guide.

Example on T-Drive

7 Water Quiz 1 day Take summative water unit quiz

Water Quiz

Water Quiz Key

If appropriate, provide a study guide prior to assessment (teacher created)

8 Introduction to Weather 1 day Students share prior knowledge of weather and how it impacts our lives and decisions.

ReadWorks

“Weather: An Introduction to Weather”

Could complete a circle map

Possible writing prompt: Write about a time when weather impacted your day.

Video: Weathersmart “Weather”

Students need to know the 4 main ingredients of weather

● Temperature

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REVISED: ● Wind speed/direction ● Humidity ● Air pressure

9 Weather Data Collection Repeated daily for 1-2 weeks

Students collect weather data on a location in the United States.

Weather Data Collection

Graph with rubric

This can be done throughout the unit. Students collect data on weather in a location of their choice (make sure locations come from a variety of regions so they can be compared. Ex: elevation, coastal, inland, desert)

Students graph their findings through a line graph--able to incorporate math standards.

Also throughout the unit, look at the United States weather map to see fronts and how they move.

https://weather.com/maps/currentusweather

If wanted, teachers can use pages 31-39 KSD Goldenrod spiral teacher guide.

to have students record current weather conditions.

Introduce/Review Words: high

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REVISED: temperature, low temperature and precipitation.

This activity can be done individually, with partners or in small group.

10 Wind 1-2 days Students will learn what causes wind and how wind affects weather

ReadWorks: “Weather: Wind”

Discovery Ed Video: “Real World Science: Weather” (watch from 3:09-6:00)

https://app.discoveryeducation.com/learn/videos/C6AD0E08-0DD4-4D38-831A-64466940F84D?hasLocalHost=false

Introduce/Review the words: wind, current, air density, high air pressure, low air pressure, thermometer, barometer, wind speed, wind direction and barometric pressure

Possible Experiment: Lesson 23 pages 29-30 in KSD Goldenrod spiral teacher guide.

11 Temperature 1-2 days Students will collect temperatures from the school to observe temperatures of different surfaces.

Collection data with class discussion

Teacher should ask for infrared thermometers (or other thermometers) from the SRC to do this experiment. Thermometers provided from the FOSS kit will not work for this

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REVISED: experiment.

Teacher needs to provide a container of room temperature water.

Using sticky notes, students collect data from outside surfaces (grass, sand, cement, metal, container of water). The goal is for students to understand that the temperature of the water does not vary much and it is typically cooler than the other surfaces. This can later be connected to coastal/water climates.

This experiment should be done in groups with a whole class discussion to follow.

12 Fronts and Air Masses 1-2 days Students will learn about different types of fronts and weather that they cause.

Scholastic Study Jams:

http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/weather-and-climate/air-masses-and-fronts.htm

Anchor Chart/Pictures of Fronts (Teacher Created)

Anchor Charts as Effective Teacher/Student Tool

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Anchor Charts: Making Thinking Visible

Introduce/Review Words: front, air masses, cold front, warm front

Continue to use U.S. weather maps to see present fronts.

Magic School Bus Video: Kicks Up a Storm

13 Weather Symbols 1 day Students will learn various symbols on a weather map.

ReadWorks: “Meteorology and Weather Maps”

Show weather maps to identify weather symbols.

Anchor Chart with pictures (teacher created)

Anchor Charts as Effective Teacher/Student Tool

Anchor Charts: Making Thinking Visible

Symbols Students Should Know:

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REVISED: ● Warm front ● Cold front ● High pressure ● Low pressure ● Precipitation ● Partly Cloudy/Partly Sunny

14 Climate 1-2 days Students will learn the difference between weather and climate.

Brain Pop: Climate

WeatherSmart Video: “Climate”

Words to Introduce: climate

Students should know weather is day to day conditions in a location and climate is weather over extended period of time in a location.

15 Measuring Weather 1-2 days Students will learn/review the various tools used to measure weather.

ReadWorks: “Patterns of Rainfall”

WeatherSmart Video: “Forecasting and Weather Instruments”.

Words to Introduce/Review: thermometer, barometer, anemometer, rain gauge, and wind vane

16 Weather Quiz 1 day Students will take summative weather unit quiz

Weather Quiz

Weather Quiz Key

If appropriate, provide study guide prior to assessment (teacher created)

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Academic Vocabulary

Click here

Academic Vocabulary Strategies

Meeting the Needs of All Students

Resources for Enrichment and Intervention

http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/index.htm?topic_id=wcWeather and climate online activities

Virtual Field Trip to the National Weather Center through Discovery Education (1 hour total)

Possible Universal Design for Learning for This Unit

● UDL Guidelines 2.0 with links to examples ● UDL Learning Wheel – scroll through the interactive

tool to find examples for providing UDL supports

Multiple Means of Representation (WHAT) Recognition--the ways information is presented

Multiple Means of Action and Expression (HOW)Strategic--participation or demonstration of knowledge and skills Provide options for...

Multiple Means of Engagement (WHY) Affective--How students are engaged and motivated

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REVISED: Water Cycle Rap-From Bill Nye 1:41min.

http://safeshare.tv/v/ss574338b0b2a2a

DiscoverWater.org

Project WET's free, interactive water education resource provides something for all ages. While kids enjoy the games, videos and activities, adults can lead exciting and engaging water lessons.

Click on students/educational resources/taskcards (students must log in) then click on water cycle or water supply.

Anatomy of a Raindrop-video 2min

http://pmm.nasa.gov/education/videos/anatomy-raindrop

Teacher Resources:

Contact ASU and they will come for free and complete water lessons. See their

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REVISED: webpage here https://sustainability.asu.edu/ecologyexplorers/teacher-toolbox/

Contact Lisa Herman Lisa Herrmann Lisa.Herrmann@asu.edu

SRP Education offers free classes and free materials. These are well developed workshops and worth your time. They fill up fast.

http://www.srpnet.com/education/default.aspx