Stations topics are listed below including skills students will learn and apply in each station. Each check represents a learning goal/ target.
1. Clouds and Associated Weather (Independent Station – First, students will answer and discuss cloud probe – see “what clouds are made of” article. Second, students will create cloud booklets, see handout. Early finishers will read head in the clouds):
I can describe the shape and associated weather of the 3 main cloud types.
I know what nimbus means and the type of associated weather.
I can explain how clouds are formed.
2. Basic Weather Instruments (Independent Station. Students are given a list of weather instruments to research using various sources including internet and text. They create a guide showing the tool and what it is used for. They choose the format. Offer options such as paper guide, magazine style, Power Point, video, etc.):
I can identify the instruments and units used to measure wind speed and direction, temperature, relative humidity, and precipitation.
3. Weather Technology (Teacher led station. Teacher will use the two weather mapping articles along with the Smartboard or computer to show students examples of weather maps using National Weather Service website and other resources. Each student will explain a particular weather map they choose from