Lesson Plan Two

As alluded to in the Digital Story post, Lesson Plan Two will be the culmination of Lesson Plan One and the Digital Story. The students researched the history of the thermometer to how a thermometer works and now they will make their own thermometers and take daily measurements with their thermometers to compare with their fellow students.

Digital Story

Good evening,
My digital story will be an explanation of how a thermometer works. It will be a continuation of Lesson One and will be an introduction to Lesson Plan Two. After my students researched thermometers, I will give them a quick tutorial on how the thermometers works. Then, in Lesson Plan Two, the students will take their newfound information on make their own thermometers and take weather measurements for which they will compare with the other students.

Rick

Lesson Plans

Good Evening Team,
I wanted to know who wants to take what for our lesson plans. Lesson plans can take quite a bit of time and this week my schedule is quickly getting busy by the hour. Does anyone have an idea of what lesson they would like to do?

Thanks,
Teresa

Global Awareness of Weather Monitoring: U.S. vs. Australia

South Haven/Lake Michigan Trip

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South Haven, Michigan is almost defined by its location near Lake Michigan. Located within walking distance of the beach are the Michigan Maritime Museum rich with area history including the study of weather instruments used over the decades. The student will visit the museum and walk through the different exhibits. The students will then visit the beach on Lake Michigan to reinforce the information learned in the classroom and at the museum. Weather in southwest Michigan is greatly affected by the winds coming from the lake in the winter (lake effect snow) and in the summer (less humidity).

Australia/Indian Ocean Trip

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Perth, Australia, one of the largest cities on Australia, is located on the shores of the Indian Ocean. The mild almost tropical weather is greatly affected by the ocean currents giving them pleasant weather conditions. The Australian fifth graders will take an almost similar field trip as their American counterparts to the Western Australia Maritime Museum to learn about the past history near the Indian Ocean and how the ocean has affected the weather in the area. Additionally, the visit to the beach will reinforce how the area is affected by the ocean and its ocean currents. The students will also be able to reinforce what has been learned in the classroom with this real world experience.

South Haven, Lake Michigan Lighthouse

Cottesloe Beach, Perth, Australia

Google Document & Google Maps

Good evening Group,
I have completed both maps for the Australian and Michigan students. I have sent collaboration emails to both of you to see if you would want to add or remove anything from them.

I have also added on to the Google Document (including adding map descriptions on Page 2). Please review and add or remove what you think will make it better.

Just finishing up. Watching the Super Bowl. Go Patriots!

I can upload everything to the blog tonight. I plan on uploading at around 11:00.
Thanks, Rick

Google Document and Google Map

Good afternoon Group,
I am working on adding to the shared Google Document as well as starting the Google Map. I think the main focus with the Google Map is the comparing and contrasting the regions. Southwest Michigan is near Lake Michigan while Australia is near/surrounded by the Indian Ocean. How will the ocean water and freshwater affect their weather? How will the different hemispheres affect the weather? It is February and Michigan it is in the middle of winter while across the world the weather in Australia is summer. The amount of precipation will vary greatly due to these differences.

Update: Google Map. I think I need to make two separate Google Maps for the assignment because the fifth grade students in southwest Michigan will be going on a trip while the fifth grade students in Perth, Australia (southwest Australia) will both be going on trips. I am sending a collaboration request for the Michigan map right now. The Australia map will be following soon.

Thanks, Rick

Google Documents

Hello Group,
Teresa thanks again for taking the lead on creating the Google shared Document. I did just receive the request tot share the document. I will be working on my thoughts/input later this afternoon. We will also need to decide what country we would want to include on the Google Map. I think maybe Australia or Japan. Some country with completely different weather than our own would be interesting. I have used Google Maps in my last semester class. So, I hope to be a good source for it. Talk to you all later today.

Rick

Google Docs

Good Afternoon,
     I discovered how to create a google document. I am a first time user. If I shared it correctly you should be able to add your input at any time. I still have yet to add mine.

Have a Good Day
~Teresa