Grade 03 Science - EC: S3.D.2.1.2
Grade 03 Science - EC: S3.D.2.1.2
Continuum of Activities
The list below represents a continuum of activities: resources categorized by Standard/Eligible Content that teachers may use to move students toward proficiency. Using LEA curriculum and available materials and resources, teachers can customize the activity statements/questions for classroom use.
This continuum of activities offers:
- Instructional activities designed to be integrated into planned lessons
- Questions/activities that grow in complexity
- Opportunities for differentiation for each student’s level of performance
Related Academic Standards / Eligible Content
Activities
- Define observe.
- Identify one weather variable you are able to observe.
- Explain how one can observe and measure wind.
- Develop a logical argument as to why we should observe and measure weather variables.
Answer Key/Rubric
- Observe means to watch and listen to.
- Acceptable responses may include, but are not limited to: precipitation, wind speed, wind direction, temperature
- Acceptable responses may include, but are not limited to:
- You could observe the ways trees or other plants blew.
- You could throw something in the air and see what direction it blows.
- A weather vane can be used to determine the wind’s direction
- A anemometer can be used to measure the wind’s speed
- Acceptable responses may include, but are not limited to:
- Observing and measuring weather variables may help us understand the weather better.
- Observing and measuring weather variables may help us identify weather patterns that help us predict the weather.
