SC-06-4.6.2Students will describe: the effect of the Suns’ energy on the Earth system; the relationship between the Sun’s energy and seasons. The Sun is the major source of energy for Earth. The water cycle, winds, ocean currents and growth of plants are affected by the Sun’s energy. Seasons result from variations in the amount of the Sun’s energy hitting Earth’s surface. DOK 3
Monday – 3/3/08Bell Ringer: What is the purpose of a weather map?
Objectives: Discuss the role of the water cycle in weather. Describe how the sun’s energy determines weather.
Activity: Start Weather Map Project.
Exit Slip: What are the 3 major things shown on a weather map?
Enrichment: Sustained silent reading. Reading Log. Complete the article “A Stinging Surprise.”
Tuesday – 3/4/08
Bell Ringer: What is an isobar?
Objectives: Discuss the role of the water cycle in weather. Describe how the sun’s energy determines weather.
Activity: Continue working on Weather Map Project.
Exit Slip: What does it mean when the isobars are closer together?
Enrichment: Sustained silent reading. Reading Log. Complete “Curious Creatures.”
Wednesday – 3/5/08
Bell Ringer: What is an isotherm?
Objectives: Discuss the role of the water cycle in weather. Describe how the sun’s energy determines weather.
Activity: Continue working on Weather Packet Activity.
Exit Slip: What do isotherms show you on the map?
Enrichment: Sustained silent reading. Reading Log. Complete “Catching a Wave.”
Thursday – 3/6/08
Bell Ringer: What is a folktale?
Objectives: Discuss the role of the water cycle in weather. Describe how the sun’s energy determines weather.
Activity: Continue working on Weather Packet Activity. This is now homework due on Monday (3/10).
Exit Slip: What can folktales tell you about weather?
Enrichment: Sustained silent reading. Reading Log. Library time. Complete “What are Tides.” Complete for homework!!!
Friday – 3/7/08
No School!!!!!