scopeandsequence

Scope and Sequence

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Outcomes Learning Experiences

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IC S3.2

EN S2.6

Brainstorm and develop a mind map on what weather is and related terms and concepts (prior knowlegde). Collect texts and resources that can be used throughout the unit.

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EN S2.6

WS 3.12

Students write individual definitions for the term weather. Place these in envelopes to compare and evaluate progress at the end of the unit

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EN S2.6

RS 3.6

TEXT: "And Now For the Weather". Read chapter "Weather", and discuss the definition provided by the book. Clarify unfamiliar terms.

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ES S3.6

UT S3.9

RS 3.6

SG5

Watching the weather. View the web site Yahoo Weather.Class discussion on weather symbols and terms/phrases used. Have students design a weather chart for use through the unit (Example)

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UT S3.9

RS3.6

Temperature. Have a look at the Yahoo Weather Forecasts. Discuss the numerals and symblos used on the weather forecast. What do these numbers mean? What are they used for? How can we measure the temperature?

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ES S3.6

DM S3.8

UT S3.9

RS 3.6

Temperature - go to Dan's Wild Wild Weather Page. Read and discuss the 'temperature' section. In small groups, students design, make and use a thermometer from various materials - procedure

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ES S3.6

DM S3.8

SG6

MT7 & 8

Temperature - use and look at various thermometers (sizes, colours, thermostrips). Practice using thermometers. Make a temperature chart/graph and record daily temperatures. Sample.

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IC S3.2

RS 3.6

Weather forecast. Go to Dan's Wild Wild Weather Page. Students read and discuss the 'Forecasting' section in small groups. Clarify unfamiliar terminology with peers and teacher.

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ES S3.6

UT S3.9

RS 3.6

Weather forecast - students select a method of presenting a weather report for the information found from Yahoo Weather Forecasts. (T.V/radio/newspaper style). Each student will be given the opportunity to present thier weather report to their peers.

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UT S3.9

RS 3.6

Clouds - go to Dan's Wild Wild Weather Page. Students read and discuss the 'clouds' section. Give students the opportunity to go outside and observe the clouds. Students complete the stencil 'What are clouds?'

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UT S3.9

RS 3.6

Clouds - go to Dan's Wild Wild Weather Page. Find the 'Cloud Boutique'. Students read and discuss the information on cloud types. Students are either given or can select a cloud type. They will write a description of a cloud and illustrate.

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PS S3.5

ES S3.6

DM S3.8

UT S3.9

Assignment - Rain Gauge. Detail what causes rain? How can rainfall be measured? Students design and make a rain gauge and write the procedure they used.

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IC S3.2

UT s3.9

R S3.6

Precipitation - go to Dan's Wild Wild Weather Page. Read and discuss the 'Precipitation' section with a partner. Using ClarisWorks~Drawing, put together a diagram of what causes precipitation & how it works.

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UT S3.9

RS 3.6

Lightning - go to Dan's Wild Wild Weather Page. Students will read and discuss the 'lightning' section in small groups. They need to then list the dangers of lightning and brainstorm ideas on lightning safety.

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IC S3.2

DM S3.8

UT S3.9

Lightning - using the program Hyperstudio, the students will work in pairs to create a presentation on "Lightning Safety". Remember to plan and practice first.

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PS S3.5

UT S3.9

RS 3.6

WS 3.12

Text: "And Now For The Weather". Read and discuss the chapter on 'wind'. Children are given materials to make an instrument that will measure the direction and strength of wind - include procedure.

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PS S3.5

UT S3.9

RS 3.6

WS 3.12

Wind - research pinweels. Students can read through the various procedures for making a pinwheel. Select a design and make it. After testing of pinwheels, write an evaluation (include possible changes).

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PS S3.5

UT S3.9

RS 3.6

WS 3.12

Extension - Pressure. Go to Dan's Wild Wild Weather Page. Read and discuss the 'pressure' section. Students write a procedure on 'How to create air pressure'. Example

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IC S3.2

DM S3.8

UT S3.9

Concluding Activity: using Hyperstudio or Power Point, students create a resource for the class based on the topic Weather (eg: book, slide show, factual information)

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EN S2.6

Evaluation: students refer to their definition of weather written earlier in the unit, to evaluate what they have learnt and what they still need to learn.

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Resources: have available to the students throughout the unit relevant texts and information. They can use these to enhance and extend on their knowledge and understandings.

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Outcomes		Learning Experiences
#	IC S3.2 EN S2.6	Brainstorm and develop a mind map on what weather is and related terms and concepts (prior knowlegde). Collect texts and resources that can be used throughout the unit.
#	EN S2.6 WS 3.12	Students write individual definitions for the term weather. Place these in envelopes to compare and evaluate progress at the end of the unit
#	EN S2.6 RS 3.6	TEXT: "And Now For the Weather". Read chapter "Weather", and discuss the definition provided by the book. Clarify unfamiliar terms.
#	ES S3.6 UT S3.9 RS 3.6 SG5	Watching the weather. View the web site Yahoo Weather.Class discussion on weather symbols and terms/phrases used. Have students design a weather chart for use through the unit (Example)
#	UT S3.9 RS3.6	Temperature. Have a look at the Yahoo Weather Forecasts. Discuss the numerals and symblos used on the weather forecast. What do these numbers mean? What are they used for? How can we measure the temperature?
*	ES S3.6 DM S3.8 UT S3.9 RS 3.6	Temperature - go to Dan's Wild Wild Weather Page. Read and discuss the 'temperature' section. In small groups, students design, make and use a thermometer from various materials - procedure
#	ES S3.6 DM S3.8 SG6 MT7 & 8	Temperature - use and look at various thermometers (sizes, colours, thermostrips). Practice using thermometers. Make a temperature chart/graph and record daily temperatures. Sample.
#	IC S3.2 RS 3.6	Weather forecast. Go to Dan's Wild Wild Weather Page. Students read and discuss the 'Forecasting' section in small groups. Clarify unfamiliar terminology with peers and teacher.
*	ES S3.6 UT S3.9 RS 3.6	Weather forecast - students select a method of presenting a weather report for the information found from Yahoo Weather Forecasts. (T.V/radio/newspaper style). Each student will be given the opportunity to present thier weather report to their peers.
#	UT S3.9 RS 3.6	Clouds - go to Dan's Wild Wild Weather Page. Students read and discuss the 'clouds' section. Give students the opportunity to go outside and observe the clouds. Students complete the stencil 'What are clouds?'
*	UT S3.9 RS 3.6	Clouds - go to Dan's Wild Wild Weather Page. Find the 'Cloud Boutique'. Students read and discuss the information on cloud types. Students are either given or can select a cloud type. They will write a description of a cloud and illustrate.
*	PS S3.5 ES S3.6 DM S3.8 UT S3.9	Assignment - Rain Gauge. Detail what causes rain? How can rainfall be measured? Students design and make a rain gauge and write the procedure they used.
*	IC S3.2 UT s3.9 R S3.6	Precipitation - go to Dan's Wild Wild Weather Page. Read and discuss the 'Precipitation' section with a partner. Using ClarisWorks~Drawing, put together a diagram of what causes precipitation & how it works.
#	UT S3.9 RS 3.6	Lightning - go to Dan's Wild Wild Weather Page. Students will read and discuss the 'lightning' section in small groups. They need to then list the dangers of lightning and brainstorm ideas on lightning safety.
*	IC S3.2 DM S3.8 UT S3.9	Lightning - using the program Hyperstudio, the students will work in pairs to create a presentation on "Lightning Safety". Remember to plan and practice first.
#	PS S3.5 UT S3.9 RS 3.6 WS 3.12	Text: "And Now For The Weather". Read and discuss the chapter on 'wind'. Children are given materials to make an instrument that will measure the direction and strength of wind - include procedure.
#	PS S3.5 UT S3.9 RS 3.6 WS 3.12	Wind - research pinweels. Students can read through the various procedures for making a pinwheel. Select a design and make it. After testing of pinwheels, write an evaluation (include possible changes).
#	PS S3.5 UT S3.9 RS 3.6 WS 3.12	Extension - Pressure. Go to Dan's Wild Wild Weather Page. Read and discuss the 'pressure' section. Students write a procedure on 'How to create air pressure'. Example
*	IC S3.2 DM S3.8 UT S3.9	Concluding Activity: using Hyperstudio or Power Point, students create a resource for the class based on the topic Weather (eg: book, slide show, factual information)
*	EN S2.6	Evaluation: students refer to their definition of weather written earlier in the unit, to evaluate what they have learnt and what they still need to learn.
#	#	Resources: have available to the students throughout the unit relevant texts and information. They can use these to enhance and extend on their knowledge and understandings.