The target audience for this lesson plan is 4th grade - 6th grade. For this particular lesson I will be teaching 4th grade. All types of learners can engage in this lesson.
The Big Idea:
Students will understand basic information about weather while exploring different types of weather maps.
The Overall Goal:
Students will begin describing weather and recording their ideas on the board. After the students create a working definition of weather, they will brainstorm how weather can differ from day to day (temperature, humidity, percipitation...) Students will become familiar with what meterologists do by searching for their occupation on the internet. If they come across a website that allows the child to write in to the meterologist, they will be instructed to do so. Students will also pair up and explore the internet for different types of weather maps. After they find as many as they can we will discuss what they have found as a class. Each pair or group of students will have the opportunity to draw the map on the interactive whiteboard. Students will present their map to the class and explain what their map consists of. Searching for maps on the internet will allow students to explore the internet and practice using the tools available online. The interactive whiteboard will allow students to be creative and also use technology in the classroom.
Indiana Content Standards Addressed:
Standard 1 — The World in Spatial Terms
WG.1.5 Ask geographic questions* and obtain answers from a variety of sources, such as books, atlases, and other written materials; statistical source material; fieldwork and interviews; remote sensing; word processing; and GIS. Reach conclusions and give oral, written, graphic, and cartographic expression to conclusions.
WG.1.6 Give examples of how maps are often used to convey biased information, so that critical analysis of map sources is essential.
ISTE CNETS Student Standards Addressed:Basic operations and concepts
Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems.
Students are proficient in the use of technology
Social, ethical, and human issues
Students understand the ethical, cultural, and societal issues related to technology.
Students practice responsible use of technology systems, information, and software.
Students develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong learning,
collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity.
Technology productivity tools
Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.
Technology communications tools
Technology research tools
Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources.
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