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Lesson Plans
Temperature

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the concept of temperature and how it indicates how hot or cold the air is.
  • Learn how to measure temperature using different types of thermometers, including liquid-filled and digital thermometers.
  • Identify how temperature influences daily activities and clothing choices based on weather conditions.
  • Recognize the role of temperature in weather phenomena such as wind, cloud formation, and precipitation.
  • Explain how scientists use temperature to predict future weather conditions.

Introduction and Hook

Begin the lesson by discussing the concept of temperature and its importance in daily life. Engage students by asking how they decide what to wear based on the weather.

Go to the Lesson

Introduce the learning objectives and explain how understanding temperature can help predict weather conditions.

Direct Instruction

Explain how temperature is measured using different types of thermometers, including liquid-filled and digital thermometers.

Discuss the role of temperature in weather phenomena such as wind, cloud formation, and precipitation.

Guided Exploration

Watch the video 'Understanding and Measuring Weather' to explore how the sun's heat affects air temperature, leading to weather patterns.

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Engage in a discussion about how temperature influences daily activities and clothing choices.

Hands-On Activity

Have students measure the temperature using different types of thermometers and record their findings.

Use the 'Observing the Weather' assessment to have students record daily weather conditions, including temperature, over two weeks.

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Independent Practice

Assign the 'Read a Weather Forecast' assessment to help students interpret weather forecasts, focusing on temperature and weather conditions.

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Check for Understanding

Conduct a class discussion to review the key concepts learned about temperature and its measurement.

Ask students to explain how temperature affects weather phenomena and daily life.

Review and Reflection

Watch the video 'Weather vs. Climate: Unraveling a Common Misconception' to reinforce the difference between weather and climate.

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Encourage students to reflect on how understanding temperature can help in making informed decisions about daily activities.

Assessment and Extension

Use the 'All About Weather – Comprehension' assessment to evaluate students' understanding of weather concepts, including temperature.

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Encourage students to try the quiz to test their comprehension of the Temperature topic.

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