In this module, students learn why and how scientists measure weather. They explore and use a thermometer, anemometer, wind vane, and rain gauge to measure the weather outside their school. They use past weather data to identify annual temperature patterns in their school’s location. Students explore climates around the world and compare them to their school’s location. Students identify problems caused by hazardous weather and use evidence to identify the type of weather that caused each problem. Students design and build a roof to protect from one type of hazardous weather: heavy precipitation. In the final science challenge, students analyze and interpret patterns in climate data to recommend the best time and location for a kids’ soccer tournament. 

This Asynchronous Canvas course prepares teachers to:
• Access online teacher and student resources
• Develop understanding of the unit’s storyline, instructional model, and standards alignment
• Organize and manage the materials in the unit to support student learning activities.
• Support and assess student sense-making with a variety of strategies, including science notebooks.
• Provide examples or resources about STEM-related career choices to use with students

Clock Hours:  4