This unit engages students in using real data, text, and inquiry to answer the question How does the weather in the Arctic, Antarctica, and [insert hometown] compare? Students investigate how scientists study the Earth’s climate while experiencing activities that integrate NGSS Standards for weather and climate with Common Core ELA Standards.
Unit Overview
Grades: 3
Duration: 20+ Sessions
Materials:
- Recess at 20 Below by Cindy Lou Aillaud
- Internet access
- World map
- Vernier Probes to collect local data
- Delta Science readers
- Internet access
- Antarctica: King of Cold books (printed)
- White paper
- Construction paper
- Straws
- Craft sticks
- Cloth pieces
- Clay
- Beans
- Tape
- Plastic wrap
- Waxed paper
- String
- Foil
- Cups
- Cardboard bases
- Push pins
- Fan
