Where do clouds come from?
Students will begin with background knowledge of reading materials about water and clouds. Students will then review knowledge from science standards of 2nd grade dealing with states of matter. Them they will have an experiment where they trap water droplets to make a cloud.
OVERVIEW
Activity Overview:
Students will begin with background knowledge of reading materials about water and clouds. Students will then review knowledge from science standards of 2nd grade dealing with states of matter. Them they will have an experiment where they trap water droplets to make a cloud.
Meta description
- Subject Area: Computer Science, Mathematics, Science, Reading/Language Arts
- Grade Level : 3-5
- Computer Science Domains:
- Data Analysis
- Computer Science Principles:
- Collaborating Around Computing
- Materials:
- Website, Mystery Science, Readworks
- Considerations:
- Do you have access to Mystery Science?
Lesson Plan
Overview
Students will begin with background knowledge of reading materials about water and clouds. Students will then review knowledge from science standards of 2nd grade dealing with states of matter. Them they will have an experiment where they trap water droplets to make a cloud.
ASSESSMENT PRE/POST-TEST
How are clouds formed?
OBJECTIVES
carry out an investigation using a model. They will also engage in discussions based on observations. They will understand how weather data is collected and interpreted.
CATCH/HOOK
Take students outside and have them look at the sky. Have them describe what they are seeing.
ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS
- Read Stories
- Go outside
- Watch videos (3 videos)
- Experiment (7 steps)
- Review
Supplements
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REVIEW
Wrap-Up Video
STANDARDS
| Type | Listing |
|---|---|
| CS Domains | Data Analysis |
| CS Principles | Collaborating Around Computing |
| Other Content Standards | 3ESS2-2 RI.3.1 3.MD.G.2 |