Pose how, why and what if questions when appropriate throughout the unit. Fall - discuss hurricanes and how we depend on government services before and after storms. How neighborhoods change and predict logical future changes. Discuss attributes of a good citizenship and what a good citizen should do to help after major disasters like hurricanes, snow or ice storms. Day 10 Science Math Show students how to measure precipitation, temperature, wind direction and speed using weather instruments.
Students review sequencing months and seasons.
Students will create a booklet by putting the teacher created monthly calendars in sequential order, they will enter the season name on the top of the page beside the month's name and enter the date each season begins in the proper month. Weather station with thermometer, wind vane, anemometer, and rain gauge. Day 11 Science Technology Visit National Weather Center at Newport Students will take digital pictures to send, along with a short write up of what they learned at the Weather Center, to their sister school. Students prepare interview question for Meteorologist. 12 Science Technology Students will review how to read instruments so they will be successful using their homemade weather station.