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