III, IV 4.3 Observing, Communicating Identify and discuss why earth s atmosphere is so important to life on the earth. 4.4 Communicating, Classifying Discuss and compare relative wind speeds. Manual III 4.5 Inferring Summarize what causes wind to blow. IV, I 4.6 Inferring Assess how wind, a source of energy, can be used by people. III, II 4.7 Constructing Models, Communicating Illustrate and explain the Earth s water cycle.
Communicating Identify the importance of the water cycle and the role the sun plays in it.
4.9 Predicting Predict weather from observed cloud types. Off IV 4.10 Constructing Models Use a model barometer to help predict weather. Unit 19 Teacher s Manual II 4.11 Classifying Compare weather associated with warm and cold fronts. Unit 19 Teacher s Manual II, III 4.12 Observing, Classifying Compare and describe severe weather systems such as tornadoes, hurricanes, and typhoons. IV 4.13 Predicting Predict local weather conditions using a variety of instruments and observations.