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SEAL Thematic Plan8189594-121919Theme: Weather / climate (Earth Systems)Grade Level/District: 3rd/SCUSDSynced Unit(s):Dates: 6 weeks ( ) We are a community of scientists conducting research about climate and its effects.9525295275List concepts/skills hereList concepts/skills hereList concepts/skills hereList concepts/skills hereContent ConceptsELA ConceptsELD ConceptsMath Concepts9525295275Enduring Understandings (2-3): What do I want the kids to know and be able to do at the end of the theme that they can apply later in their life? “So what?”We can use weather data to describe climates in different areas of the world.Many aspects of people’s lives around the world are affected by the weather, climate, and weather-related hazards.We can monitor weather in order to predict and prepare for all types of weather, including natural hazards.Essential Questions: (Related to Enduring Understandings; promote inquiry, require explanation, and have no right answer)How do weather and climate affect how we live our lives?How can we prepare for weather-related hazards?How can we gather and analyze information to determine weather around the world?What do I love/what matters to me personally about this unit and topic?FOCAL STANDARDSNGSS Standards 3-ESS2-1. Represent data in tables and graphical displays to describe typical weather conditions expected during a particular season. [Clarification Statement: Examples of data could include average temperature, precipitation, and wind direction.] [Assessment Boundary: Assessment of graphical displays is limited to pictographs and bar graphs. Assessment does not include climate change.] Scientists record patterns of the weather across different times and areas so that they can make predictions about what kind of weather might happen next. (3-ESS2-1)3-ESS2-2. Obtain and combine information to describe climates in different regions of the worldClimate describes a range of an area's typical weather conditions and the extent to which those conditions vary over years. (3-ESS2-2)3-ESS3-1. Make a claim about the merit of a design solution that reduces the impacts of a weather-related hazard.* [Clarification Statement: Examples of design solutions to weather-related hazards could include barriers to prevent flooding, wind resistant roofs, and lightning rods.]A variety of natural hazards result from natural processes. Humans cannot eliminate natural hazards but can take steps to reduce their impacts. (3-ESS3-1) (Note: This Disciplinary Core Idea is also addressed by 4-ESS3-2.)SLA/ELA Standards:ELD Standards:Math Standards:Key Language Functions for Theme: What do the standards call for?Primary: QuantificationSecondary: Cause & effectKey Vocabulary for Theme (30-60 words): Think about Isabel Beck’s Tier II/III words; include key vocabulary related to Language Functionshazardthermometerequatorfloodtemperaturegaugehumid/aridpatternclimateanemometerpredict/predictionseasonsweatherregionprepare/adaptbar graphcelsius/fahrenheitatmosphereforecastline graphprecipitationtemperatetropical/tropicsrangetornadodegreespolartypical/averagehurricanenatural disasterdataflood, deluge, downpour, inundate cyclonemeteorologisthemispheremoisture, humid, foggyblizzarddroughttropic of cancerfrost, dew, snowy,tilted axisrain, drizzle, sprinklingsnow, sleet, hailtropic of capricorncold, chilly, freezing nippy, crisp, frigidtrendaveragePlanning Grid: cityclimatic (cli-ma-tic)regiontypical seasonal weatherpotential hazardshow to prepareSanta Clara, CAAlviso, CAtemperate warm--foggy, warm summers--rain in the wintersflooding (extreme rain)droughtheatwave- drainage systems- conservationSydney, Australiatemperate warm or tropical dry--mild winter with some rain--340 days of suntornadoes cyclone/hurricanebushfire/droughtdust storm/sandstormHeatwave-Cellar/basement-Stock up food/water/suppliesManila, PhilippinesSan Juan, Puerto RicoCancun, Mexicotropical humid--wet summer--dry winterhurricanes- board up windows- go underground (cellars/basements)-sand bags to build wallsIndiaMexico (American Southwest)tropical humid (tropical dry)--wet summer--dry winter(4 seasons)monsoons (wind, thunderstorms, and rain/flood)- some houses built on stilts- lightning rodsSt. Petersburg, RussiaAnchorage, Alaska, USMontreal, Canadatemperate cool or polar cold--4 seasons--lots of snow in the winterblizzard-prepare beforehand-firewood/gas heaters- snow removal equipmentPERFORMANCE TASKS(Evidence students are able to use knowledge in context)Students make weather predictions based on gathered data: I/we believe the weather in ____ will most likely be _____ because the data shows ____.Students could compare the climate/weather in two locations in the world: I/we believe ______ and ____ are similar because the data shows they both ___________. Oral Presentation of Learning:Assessment Dimensions: Content Knowledge, Speaking & Listening, Language Function, Skills of CollaborationWriting Prompt/Task:Assessment Dimensions: Writing, Content Knowledge, Language FunctionCulminating Activity:SEAL HIGH-LEVERAGE PEDAGOGICAL PRACTICESExposure to Rich Literature and High Level Informational TextFictionOn the Same day in March: A Tour of the World’s Weather by Marilyn SingerTwister by Darleen Bailey BeardCome On, Rain! by Karen HesseMonsoon by Uma KrishnaswamiThunder Cake by Patricia PolaccoCloudy With a Chance of Meatballs by Judi BarretNon-FictionWhat Will the Weather Be? by Lynda DeWitt The Best Book of Weather by Simon AdamsWeather Words by Gail GibbonsWild Weather Around the World by Tori KosaraScholastic Sci. Report Tornadoes by Brian CassieNat’l Geo. Kid Weather by Kristin Baird Rattinij Nat’l Geo. Kid Storms by Miriam Busch GoinNarrative InputTwister (by Darleen Bailey Beard adapted by Patty Jenkins & Angela Brandt)Shared Research ProjectsPurposeful, Interactive Read AloudsInteractive Dialogic Read Aloud Come On, Rain! by Karen HesseLiterature/Author StudyStructured Oral Interaction & Academic DiscourseThink Pair ShareAmplification and Teacher as Language CoachLanguage Separation & SignalsComplex, Precise Academic Vocabulary DevelopmentDraw & LabelContent Based ChantsMETEOROLOGIST BOOGALOOby Marcos Rodríguez I’m a meteorologist and I’m here to say,I study the weather everyday.Sometimes I check the radar, for pictures that I took,But mostly I go out and take a look. Rain, snow, and skies so blueprecipitation, condensation, Boogaloo! I watch the weather from morning ‘til night,I check the temperature using fahrenheit.I help families plan what they will do,and let them know if they can barbecue. Rain, snow and skies so blue,precipitation, condensation, Boogaloo! If there is fog, the planes can’t land,Farmers need the rain for their farmland,Sun for the swimmers and snow for us to ski,I will tell you what the weather’s gonna be! Rain, snow and skies so blue,precipitation, condensation, Boogaloo!The Weather Forecast Rapby Cynthia Norcross What does the weather forecast tell me?Sunny clear skies with 90 degree heat,means summer fruit is ripe to eat! What does the weather forecast tell me?A couple of showers turning to rain,plants are green through my windowpane. What does the weather forecast tell me/Lightning streaks across the night,Thunder makes me shake with fright! What does the weather forecast tell me?Cumulus clouds, no rain in sight,but very high winds-I’ll get my kite! What does the weather forecast tell meSunbreaks with showers- Oh! I know!There’s a chance to see a rainbow! What does the weather forecast tell me?Snow, frost, ice and sleet,Winter boots upon my feet. What does the weather forecast tell me?Snow and ice are on the way,Yeah! There’s a 2-hour school delay! That’s what the weather forecast tells me!Severe Weather Yes Ma’amIs this a thunderstorm? Yes ma’am!Is this a thunderstorm? Yes ma’am!How do you know? Warm air rising quicklyHow do you know? Thunder and lightningWhere do they hit? Texas and Louisiana-58102428575Where do they hit? Bahamas and Tropics Is this a blizzard? Yes ma’am!Is this a blizzard? Yes ma’am!How do you know? Below 20 degrees FahrenheitHow do you know? Winds exceed 35mphWhere do they hit? Minnesota and IllinoisWhere do they hit? In the Northeast Is this a tsunami? Yes ma’am!Is this a tsunami? Yes ma’am!How do you know? Undersea earthquakesHow do you know? Undersea eruptionsWhere do they hit? Japan and the PhilippinesWhere do they hit? Hawaii and Pacific Northwest Is this a hurricane? Yes ma’am!Is this a hurricane? Yes ma’am!How do you know? It has an eye at the center!How do you know? It has a huge storm surge!Give me some examples. Typhoon and cycloneWhere do they hit? The Atlantic and Pacific Is this a tornado? Yes ma’am!Is this a tornado? Yes ma’am!How do you know? It’s a twisting, whirling windHow do you know? It’s like a dark, violent vacuumGive me some examples. Twisters and whirlwindsWhere do they hit? Mostly over landWhere do they hit? Waterspouts over oceans Is this a drought? Yes ma’am!Is this a drought? Yes ma’am!How do you know? No rain or humidityHow do you know? High temperatures and windsWhat does it do? Causes drought and famineWhat does it do? Causes fewer crop yieldsWhere does it hit? South Africa and AsiaWhere does it hit? New Zealand and Australia Is this severe weather? Yes ma’am!Is this severe weather? Yes ma’am!Did you tell me all? Yes ma’am!Did you tell me all? Yes ma’am!Original by M. BrechtelAdapted by L. CartaWeather BugalooBy Corinna Woita We’re all meteorologists and we’re here to say,“We study weather patterns every day.We make observations and check the satellite,And make our forecast on the news at night.” Storms, clouds, precipitation, too,Doing the weather bugaloo! Some kinds of weather you should know,Are rain, hail, sleet, and snow.Hurricanes and tornadoes come on so fast,You’d better stay tuned to your weather forecast. Storms, clouds, precipitation, too,Doing the weather bugaloo!Vocabulary in Contextword in a sentencechoral response & TPRfinal definitionlanguage arts extensionThe warming trend will continue with sunny days throughout the week and weekend. “A pattern”a general direction of change that is developing and becoming more commonCalifornia has a mild climate, while the Minnesota climate is freezing cold in the winter, and hot and humid during the summer. “Usual weather conditions”Big patterns of weather in a particular place or region.hazardaverageThe humid air made my skin feel sweaty and sticky.“full of moisture”--having a lot of moisture in the airTomorrow the temperature will be low, so wear a jacket.“degrees of heat”--a measurement of heat (in the air or in a person)Until we get precipitation, CA will continue being in a drought.“moisture from clouds"--when hail, mist, rain, sleet, or snow falls from clouds-tionnation-----explanationvacation----temptationI check the weather forecast to see if it is a good day to go to the beach.“prediction”--An estimate or prediction of weather in the near futureWords as nouns and verbs:run, run------tape, tapetext, text-----play, playWind moves clouds through the atmosphere. “covers the earth”--The thin layer of air around the earthph--phone-----graphphoto---triumphBarrier Games describe different kinds of weather & play a guessing game with extreme weather & vocabularyor - use a world map and then give directions for drawing different weather around different parts of the world. Sentence Patterning Chartadjective nounverbadverbprepositional phraseGraphic Organizers and VisualsWhenGraphic OrganizerLanguage FunctionELDIntoAfter reading On the Same Day in March: A tour of the world’s weather. Inquiry chart:What do you know about weather around the world?/ What questions do you have about weather around the world? ThroughGraph the weather at school (in Santa Clara) throughout the unit. Gather data about other cities in the world and plot temperatures &/or precipitation on a graph. Use data to make statements about trends. Some examples: ___ days have been warmer than 80 degrees. ___ days have been colder than 60 degrees at 8 AM. Beyond Observation ChartsAuthentic WritingFocal Writing Type: Identity Poems & Self-Expressive WritingCooperative Strip ParagraphAcademic Process JournalWriting CenterWriter’s NotebookStudent PublishingResearcher Centerusing thermometers in different liquids, in different areas, at different times of daysearch the computer for weather around the world weather tools (rain gauge, anemometer, etc)videosCollaborative Practice and Skills of TeamworkT-Graph for Social Skills Brenda, Kelly & Tachi: Respect Daniel, Kim, Patti : ResponsibilityTeam Names: meteorologists, Strategic Teacher-LedIndependent/Teacher-FacilitatedEach group chooses a city to record the weather for over time Language Development through ArtsParent ConnectionTheme newsletterAuthentic Homework (Home-School Connection)Option 1: California is in a severe drought. What engineering solutions could help people living in California get more water or use less water? Examples might include plastic covers for reservoirs (to slow evaporation), desalinating sea water, or reusing water for washing dishes. Write about your engineering solution and draw a picture of it. Option 2:Interview a family member or friend who has been in a violent storm. Where were they? What kind of storm was it? How did they feel? Did it cause damage?Option 3:Using a smartphone, computer, newspaper, etc., graph the high and low temperature every day this week. Also, write down what the weather is like (sunny, cloudy, chance of rain, etc.). MondayDate:TuesdayDate:WednesdayDate:ThursdayDate:FridayDate:High TemperatureLow TemperatureWeatherWhat did you notice? What was the weather like this week?Gallery walkParent VolunteersWebsites: HYPERLINK "" HYPERLINK "" nss. HYPERLINK "" edu/lessons HYPERLINK "" HYPERLINK "" HYPERLINK "" HYPERLINK "" . HYPERLINK "" HYPERLINK "" HYPERLINK "" ................
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