Weather
- ISBN-10
- 189411079X
- ISBN-13
- 9781894110792
- Series
- Weather
- Category
- Science
- Pages
- 80
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2001
- Publisher
- Portage & Main Press
- Author
- Jennifer Lawson
Description
The 12 lessons in this module introduce students to concepts related to weather and climate through an investigation of the water cycle, formation of clouds, the properties of air, and air masses. Students examine weather instruments, and design and construct their own devices for measuring aspects of local weather. As well, students explore environmental issues related to Earth's changing climate.Also included:materials lists activity descriptions questioning techniques activity centre and extension ideas assessment suggestions activity sheets and visuals The module offers a detailed introduction to the Hands-On Science program (guiding principles, implementation guidelines, an overview of the skills that young students use and develop during scientific inquiry), a list of children's books and websites related to the science topics introduced, and a classroom assessment plan with record-keeping templates.
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