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Atmospheric Adventures

Students will be involved in the study of weather at this time.  It is anticipated that this will be a culminating activity.  Students will be able to measure and collect data about weather conditions, make predictions about future weather, know what causes climate and how climate changes. 

English Language Arts: 
Standard 1
Students will red, write, listen and speak for information and understanding. 

Standard 4:
Students will understand and apply scientific concepts, principles and theories pertaining to the physical setting and living environment and recognize the historical development of ideas in science.

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This integration plan was used by a Grade 5 Teacher at Pinewood Elementary School.

Mathematics, Science and Technology:  Standard 1
Students will use mathematical analysis, scientific inquiry and engineering design, as appropriate, to pose questions, seek answers and develop solutions.

Standard 2
Students will access, generate, process and transfer information using appropriate technologies

Standard 7
Students will apply the knowledge and thinking skills of mathematics, science and technology to address real-life problems and make informed decisions.

Time Required:
Planning should involve the project VIEW third day, plus and additional three hours.

Approximately three weeks will be used for pre-lessons and activities.

The conference will require 45 minutes and probably 15 minutes to set up before connecting.

Post lessons and activities will take about two forty-five minute sessions.

Assessment:  1 - 2 hours

Logistical Planning:
In preparation for this experiment, students will have opportunities to use the video conferencing equipment in the computer lab at Pinewood.  Hopefully they will be able to do in school conferencing to familiarize themselves with proper protocol.

This class includes two students with IEPS that will probably require additional assistance.  The teachers will have these students go over the materials and procedures in advance and if possible, arrange to have an aide in there to asist as needed.

Techniques and Tools:
Students will be asked to complete a journal writing activity, participate in small group discussions and will also be taking a formal paper and pencil assessment at the end of the unit of study.  It is expected that students will show better performance on this assessment than those for other units because of the hands on nature and higher interest level.