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Investigating Seasonal Temperature and Precipitation Variations Lesson PlanInvestigating Seasonal Temperature and Precipitation Variations Lesson Plan
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3rd - 5th
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Investigating Seasonal Temperature and Precipitation Variations

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  • Investigating Seasonal Temperature and Precipitation Variations Interactive Lesson
  • English Learner Supports: Investigating Seasonal Temperature and Precipitation Variations (.docx)
  • Temperature and Precipitation Data (.docx)
  • Temperature and Precipitation Data - Spanish (.docx)
  • Sample Temperature and Precipitation Bar Graphs (.docx)
  • Sample Temperature and Precipitation Bar Graphs - Spanish (.docx)
  • Temperature and Precipitation Claim (.docx)
  • Temperature and Precipitation Claim - Spanish (.docx)
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Weather seems unpredictable, but is it really? Learners collect weather data from online interactives and build data displays. They use their displays to identify temperature and precipitation patterns in different areas.

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Concepts

weather, weather data, temperature, precipitation, weather patterns, data analysis

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Form groups to analyze different areas and make comparisons
  • Create a bulletin board with data displays of the temperature data

Classroom Considerations

  • Provide Internet-enabled devices to access interactive activities

Pros

  • Provides support for English learners
  • Includes all necessary handouts and information resources

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