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NAME. The Unit Organizer. 4. BIGGER PICTURE. DATE. Grade 4-5 Science Curriculum. NEXT UNIT. /Experience. LAST UNIT. /Experience. CURRENT UNIT:. 2. 3. CURRENT UNIT. Earth’s Climate (Gr. 6) Earth’s Crust (Pan. Can Gr. 8) Water Systems (Pan. Can Gr. 8). 1. Sky – Gr. 1
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NAME The Unit Organizer 4 BIGGER PICTURE DATE Grade 4-5 Science Curriculum NEXT UNIT /Experience LAST UNIT /Experience CURRENT UNIT: 2 3 CURRENT UNIT Earth’s Climate (Gr. 6) Earth’s Crust (Pan. Can Gr. 8) Water Systems (Pan. Can Gr. 8) 1 Sky – Gr. 1 Weather Gr. 2 Weather Student Activities or Assignments 8 UNIT MAP is about... 5 Weather conditions: identifying and constructing weather instruments, recording measurements. Weather careers: ex. reporter, meteorologist by observing by identifying ______________________________________________________ __________________ __________________ recognizing the importance of weather in daily life and realizing that weather systems and patterns can be predicted on a short term and seasonal basis. by predicting and hypothesizing by communicating Weather patterns: interpreting weather maps and recorded data, examining cloud formations. Weather vocabulary: vocabulary, ideas, processes and results related to the study of weather. By exploring by thinking creatively and critically by appreciating Weather and culture: folk tales and legends, elders, comparison of weather lore from several cultures, weather and the Bible, Catholic dimension. Weather and daily life: links between weather, clothing, shelter, new inventions Weather and agriculture: the effects of weather in Saskatchewan on various agricultural operations (animals, crops, food) 6 • What are the basic terms used to describe weather? • What are some of the instruments used to measure and describe weather? • How is weather related to agriculture and you? • In what ways are human and animal life affected by weather? • What are the key features of weather systems? • How can weather be predicted? • What careers are related to weather? • How do different cultures explain weather patterns and conditions? • How can I be safe in severe weather? Environmental concerns Weather and the economy UNIT SELF-TEST QUESTIONS RELATIONSHIPS UNIT 7