Second Grade
Standard: Earth and Space Science
The atmosphere: Long and short term weather changes occur due to changes in energy
The Ohio New Learning Science Standards states, "Weather is a result of energy change. Heating and cooling of water, air and land (from sunlight) are directly related to wind, evaporation, condensation, freezing, thawing and precipitation. Weather patterns (long-term) and fronts (short-term) can be documented through consistent measuring of temperature, air pressure, wind speed and direction, and precipitation. Some forms of severe weather can occur in specific regions/areas, scientists forecast severe weather events.
Weather data must be measured, collected and documented over a period of time and then connected to observable forms of energy (e.g., wind causes a sailboat to move, the sun can heat the sidewalk). Experiments and investigations (both inside and outside of the classroom) must be used to demonstrate the connection between weather and energy. "
The atmosphere: Long and short term weather changes occur due to changes in energy
The Ohio New Learning Science Standards states, "Weather is a result of energy change. Heating and cooling of water, air and land (from sunlight) are directly related to wind, evaporation, condensation, freezing, thawing and precipitation. Weather patterns (long-term) and fronts (short-term) can be documented through consistent measuring of temperature, air pressure, wind speed and direction, and precipitation. Some forms of severe weather can occur in specific regions/areas, scientists forecast severe weather events.
Weather data must be measured, collected and documented over a period of time and then connected to observable forms of energy (e.g., wind causes a sailboat to move, the sun can heat the sidewalk). Experiments and investigations (both inside and outside of the classroom) must be used to demonstrate the connection between weather and energy. "
BOOKS:
WORDS TO KNOW:
Climate- the weather conditions in an area over a long period of time Precipitation- rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground Condensation- the conversion of water vapor to a liquid Sun Energy- energy from the Sun's radiation and cause of changes in energy that create Earth's weather Humidity- measure of the amount of moisture in the air Weather- the state of the atmosphere at that place and time Air & Energy- the heating and cooling (change of energy) of air creates wind Temperature- measure of warmth or coldness of an object with reference to some standard value (using a thermometer to measure the temperature). |
USEFUL WEBSITES:
1. Misconceptions (http://www-istp.gsfc.nasa.gov/istp/outreach/sunearthmiscons.html) It is very important that teachers are aware of the common misconceptions in relation to students and the content that is being taught. Above is a link that lists the misconceptions of students in relations to the sun and weather. 2. Kid's Crossing in the Classroom (http://eo.ucar.edu/educators/KC_guide_intro.html) This is a PDF that includes many different lesson plans related to the atmosphere or weather. These are hands on activities that are beneficial to the students and can be valuable when included in learning experiences. 3. NSTA Article Fabulous Weather Day (http://static.nsta.org/files/sc0701_30.pdf) Relates to weather and different experiments that can be completed within classrooms grades K-4 that are related to weather. |
Sources:
1. Dictionary.com
2. www.NSTA.org
3. http://education.ohio.gov/getattachment/Topics/Ohios-Learning-Standards/Science/Science-Standards.pdf.aspx
1. Dictionary.com
2. www.NSTA.org
3. http://education.ohio.gov/getattachment/Topics/Ohios-Learning-Standards/Science/Science-Standards.pdf.aspx