This science unit is designed to engage students in hands-on learning that builds their understanding of the weather & climate data. It includes an easy-to-implement lesson slide deck that uses scientific inquiry and direct instruction to introduce the topic. During the lesson, students take notes to reinforce their learning. The discovery activity allows students to apply what they have learned by analyzing weather and climate data. The reading passage provides students with additional information about the topic and allows students to practice ELA skills. The formative assessment includes a variety of question types that allow students to demonstrate their mastery of the unit.

Included in the downloadable files:

1. Unit Guide
2. Lesson Slide Deck & Notes
3. Vocabulary Posters & Graphic Organizer
4. Reading Passage
5. Discovery Activity
6. Assessment

Included for Google Drive:

• Google Slides Slide Deck
• Discovery Activity
• Vocabulary Organizer
• Reading Passage with Audio Read Aloud
• Self-Grading Assessment

Standards:

• 3-ESS2-1: Represent data in tables and graphical displays to describe typical weather conditions expected during a particular season. [Clarification Statement: Examples of data could include average temperature, precipitation, and wind direction.] [Assessment Boundary: Assessment of graphical displays is limited to pictographs and bar graphs. Assessment does not include climate change.]