Fun with Forecasting and Folklore
| State | WV |    |
| Status | Ready for Users | |
| Stage | Public | |
| Subject | English/Language Arts Science Social Studies | |
| Author | Becky Barth
Colleen Folger Rhonda Spencer | |
| Description | In this unit students will explore weather forecasting, study folklore sayings, and utilize modern technology. | |
| Grade Level | K 1 2 3 4 | |
| National Standards | Mathematics:
Uses a variety of strategies in problem-solving process. Understands & applies basic and advanced properties of the concepts of measurement. Understands and applies basic and advanced concepts of statistics and data analysis. Language Arts: Uses listening & speaking strategies for different purposes. Uses viewing skills & strategies to understand and interpret visual media. Understands the characteristics & components of the media. Science: Understands atmospheric processes and the water cycle. Understands the nature of scientific inquiry. | |
| Keywords | weather
forecasting folklore wind clouds | |
| Lesson Plan URLs (new Window) | A Unit Summary
Lesson 1: Introduction to Forecasting Lesson 2: Clouds Lesson 3: The Whisper/Roar of the Wind Lesson 4: Weather Instruments Lesson 5: Beaming Students Broadcast | |
| Science IGO or CSO | K.4, K.6, K.9, K.13, K.17, K.19, K.24, K.45, K.48, K.49, K.50, K.60, 1.53, 1.54, 2.23, 2.47, 2.53, 3.72, 4.28, 4.68 | |