The K-4 content standard for earth science is supported by the fundamental concept that weather can be described in measurable quantities. Students match pictures of instruments used to measure weather conditions with the condition the instrument measures. Individual, short-answer responses to matching item format. When used in conjunction with other data, this assessment activity provides information to be used in assigning a grade. This assessment activity is appropriate at the end of a unit on the weather in grades 3 or 4.
Student matches all instruments with their use.
A student might mistakenly say that the thermometer measures heat or might not understand the concepts of air pressure or humidity. Students at this age cannot be expected to develop sophisticated understanding of the concepts of air pressure, humidity, heat, temperature, speed, or velocity. Copyright 1995 National Academy of Sciences . All Rights Reserved .