Learning Target: I can predict weather using weather maps.
Think about these questions today as we review what we know about the Sun, moon, and Earth:
- How do meteorologists use maps to show changes in temperature?
- How do meteorologists use maps to predict future weather?
- How do the icons tell us about the weather?
- When might some maps be more he
lpful than others?
Vocabulary:
- air pressure
- forecast
- high air pressure
- low air pressure
- meteorologist
- precipitation
- temperature
- wind direction
- wind speed
Engage:
- Today’s Weather
- Discuss Vocabulary
- Look at maps and discuss: Weather Maps Links to Weather Maps
Explore:
- Predict weather: Weather Slideshow
Explain:
- Partner Activity:
- Draw this chart in your notebook: Symbols Chart
- With a partner, look through the maps in the Science Saurus. Discuss the symbols you see, and record them on your chart.
- ScienceSaurus
Evaluate:
- Share out discoverings from ScienceSaurus maps.
- Vocabulary Game: Heads Up, Guess What?
Learn More:
- StemScopes: A Trip to Alaska
- Discovery Education: AISD: Climate