Weather Systems
Target Grade/Subject
This is a science activity for 8 to 10 year-olds in the fourth grade. At this level, most students are working to write full paragraphs. They will have the opportunity to work on computers individually and in groups. At this level, students are able to use word processing and spreadsheets. Developmentally, students in the fourth grade are in Piaget's Concrete Operational Stage, in which they can think logically about concrete objects. In Erikson's theory, these students are in the industry vs. inferiority stage; this assignment contributes to that by students displaying, not only a mastery of knowledge of science, but of computer skills, as well. Hopefully this will continue to help them develop a sense of competence and purpose. This specific lesson would be of interest to them because they have the chance to share their knowledge via a computer source. It will also help them on the SOL science section.
Objective
Science 4.6 Weather Systems
The students will research weather phenomenon in groups on the Internet and create a slide for the class power point presentation that will include 5 key points for the groups researching temperature, air pressure, and fronts and descriptions for each type of cloud or storm for the remaining two groups.
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